Purpose: To set out the policy and principles
that the Community Shelter Board will use with regard to writing letters of
support for projects which provide services to families or individuals who are
homeless or at risk of homelessness in Franklin County.
Policy: Programs and services which meet the
needs of homeless families and individuals in Franklin County, Ohio are eligible
to request letters of support from the Community Shelter Board. The Community Shelter Board will only
provide letters of support to agencies which have a historical record of
providing quality services to persons who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. New agencies must
demonstrate a significant likelihood for the ability to provide high quality
services. The philosophy, program
description and activities must be in alignment with CSB’s mission to assist
families and individuals to resolve their housing crisis. Projects may receive letters of support
if they:
·
document the need for the
program;
·
were developed with the
input of currently or formerly homeless persons;
·
provide a clearly defined
program with clear, attainable outcomes;
·
collaborate with other
community-based organizations;
·
provide high quality
services; and
·
deliver services in a highly
cost-effective manner.
If the Community Shelter Board determines that it cannot
support a project, it will notify the agency in a timely manner.
Process: In order to receive a letter of support,
the agency requesting the letter should provide the following materials at least
10 working days prior to the date they need the letter:
·
A letter from the agency’s
Executive Director requesting the letter of support which includes the amount
being requested as well as the funding source;
·
A brief one-page description
of the project which includes the number of persons to be served and the program
outcomes;
·
A brief one-page explanation
of the need for the program which includes documentation that currently or
formerly homeless persons have been consulted;
·
A one-page budget which
includes the amount and sources for all matching dollars;
and
·
A sample letter for CSB to
use at its discretion.
Materials should be sent via
e-mail to Sara C. Loken at scloken@csb.org.