 Public Service activities are funded through grants that are given to other agencies or Town departments to carry out eligible community development activities. Funding is open to any nonprofit agency that provides a public service directed toward improving the community. Eligible public service activities include, but are not limited to the following: · Employment
· Child Abuse
· Drug Abuse
· Energy Conservation
· Recreational Needs
· Crime Prevention
· Health
· Education
· Welfare Notices are published in local newspapers at the beginning of the calendar year and applications are accepted for funding on an annual basis. The Community Development Block Grant Program Year conforms to the Town's Fiscal Year (July 1 to June 30). The Community Development Advisory Commission reviews applications, interviews the applicants, and recommends agency funding to the Mayor and Legislative Council. The public is invited to comment on the merits of these applicants as well. In 2007-2008, the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Development will offer Public Service grant support to the following programs: Children's Center, Youth Mentoring Program
Clelian Adult Day Center, Alzheimer's Aide
Community Action Agency, Elderly Nutrition Program
Domestic Violence Services, Crisis Intervention
Hamden Board of Education, REACH Program
Hamden Board of Education, STEPS Program
Hamden Community Services, Summer Camp Scholarship Program
Hamden Community Services, Summer Camp Transportation Program
Hamden Elderly Services, Telephone Outreach Program
Hamden Elderly Services, Energy Aide
Hamden Youth Services, Boxing Program
Hamden Youth Services, Preschool Childcare Program
Hamden Youth Services, Hamden Youth Center
Hamden Police Dept., Lunch with the Police
New Haven Legal Assistance, Legal Services for Low-Income Clients
Partnerships Adult Day Care, Hot Lunch Program
Sleeping Giant Day Care, Learning Enhancement Program
Women and Families Center, Sexual Assault Crisis Center
Yale University, Nurturing Program
Young Audiences, Fridays at Keefe Arts Program
Applicants for 2005-2006 include: Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven - Crisis Intervention/Emergency Shelter and Advocacy Services (Request: $10,653.00) Funds can be used to empower victims of domestic violence by providing emotional and practical support and education about resources and available options.
Sleeping Giant Day Care - Learning Enhancement (Request: $12,000.00)
Funds can be used to provide new, creative learning experiences for pre-school children between ages 3 and 6.
New Haven Legal Assistance - Legal Services For Low-Income Hamden Residents (Request: $10,000.00)
Funds can be used to provide free legal services to low-income residents of Hamden.
The Children's Community & Educational Programs - Youth Mentoring Program (Request: $3,000.00)
Funds can be used to recruit, screen, train, supervise and provide activities for mentors and Hamden youth.
Hamden Elderly Services - Hamden Elderly Outreach/Telephone Reassurance (Request: $7,970.00)
Funds can be used to fund a Telephone Reassurance worker who receives referrals from the Elderly Outreach Office and makes scheduled telephone calls to homebound residents of the Town.
Hamden Elderly Services - Hamden Elderly Outreach/ Energy Aide (Request: $4,050.00)
Funds can be used to fund an Energy Program Aide responsible for assisting in the completion of energy assistance applications filed by elderly residents.
Hamden Police - Lunch With The Police (Request: $4,000.00)
Funds can be used to meet with children in the target district and provide both lunch and positive role models.
Partnerships Center for Adult Day Care - Hot Lunch for Elders & Mentally/Physically Impaired Adults (Request: $13,813.00)
Funds can be used to defray the cost of hot lunches served to Hamden residents.
Young Audiences of Connecticut - Fridays at the Keefe Center (Request: $5,000.00)
Funds can be used to support a family-centered performing arts series targeted to families in the Highwood and Newhall neighborhoods.
Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. - Elderly Nutrition Program (Request: $12,000.00)
Funds can be used to provide nutritious meals in congregate settings as well as through home delivery to Hamden seniors.
Hamden Board of Education - STEPS Program (Request: $3,000.00)
Funds can be used to provide educational program enrichments to students at an alternative high school.
Yale University - Nurturing Program (Request: $12,000.00)
Funds can be used to support a group-based parenting support and education program aimed at reducing abuse and neglect.
Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association Inc. - Hamden Community Business Assistance Project (Request: $39,500.00)
Funds can be used to assist Hamden residents seeking to start or improve business ventures.
Hamden Community Services - Summer Camp Scholarship Program (Request: $6,500.00)
Funds can be used to offer a summer camp opportunities for children of very low income.
Hamden Community Services - Summer Camp Transportation Program (Request: $8,500.00)
Funds can be used to transport children from target areas to summer camp.
Women and Familes Center - SAIR*Corps (Request: $6,000.00)
Funds can be used to help defray the costs of expanded service hours for a sexual assault crisis hotline.
Hamden Board of Education - REACH Program (Request: $3,000.00)
Funds can be used to support an alternative education program for Middle School special education students who have not experienced success in a traditional school setting.
Hamden/North Haven YMCA - Highwood Trailblazers (Request: $5,000.00)
Funds can be used to provide one week of summer programming for 35 income-eligible children from Highwood.
The C.H.A.I.N. Fund, Inc. - Provision and Awareness Workshop (Request: $15,590.00)
Funds can be used to develop and implement two local workshops and provide direct financial assistance to families in which a wage earner has been diagnosed with cancer and is unable to work.
Hamden Youth Services - Preschool Childcare Program (Request: $38,500.00)
Funds can be used to provide affordable pre-school child care services to students ages 3-5.
Hamden Youth Services - Hamden Youth Center (Request: $26,500.00)
Funds can be used to support the Hamden Youth Center, which offers positive youth development activities to youth, ages 9-18.
Hamden Youth Services - Hamden Boxing Program (Request: $26,391.00)
Funds can be used to support the Hamden Boxing Program, a recreational program for both male and female residents, ages ten to adult.
Clelian Center - Alzheimer's Aide (Request: $5,000.00)
Funds can be used to support an Alzheimer's Aide who works directly with frail elders participating in Clelian Adult Day Care Center programs. The Community Development Advisory Commission will interview these applicants in February, 2005 and select grantees. Members of the community are encouraged to contact OHND Program Manager Chris Marchand at (203)-287-7032, to express their opinions on the merits of these applicants.
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