NTAC FEBRUARY UPDATE

Submitted By:

Damon Y. Smith, Project Coordinator

Introduction

In the month of February the NTAC worked mostly with 10 clients or potential clients.

Eagle’s Nest

Articles of Incorporation

Summary of Respondents

Wade Wicks

Creation of coversheet for business inquiries

Olivette Park Neighborhood Association

How to Publicize Events, Meetings and Programs

Good Shepard Shelter; Dorris Davis’ Helping Hand; Scrivens Jones; Ark of Safety

Conducted an Emerency Shelter Grant Application Training program for those interested in applying to CDBG for ESG funds.

Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities

Provided computer time and Internet access to Dunham staffers. Downloaded photographs of Miss Dunam from the Internet.

Olivette Park Neighborhood Association

Created site maps of Olivette Park for use in funding applications.

Faith-Based Family Housing Initiative

Created maps of all sites for possible development including there location in comparison with the FEMA flood plain.

Winstanley/Industry Park Neighborhood Organization

Worked with Metro East Business Concept Group and the Winstanley organization on a collaboration that would allow WIPNO to receive free detailed property inspection and description of deficiencies and estimate of costs. Also free detailed work write-up, or scope of rehabilitation work for the purpose of securing bids. (Includes drawings, specifications, and a pro-forma)

New Applicants

Evangelist Shari Smith

This individual woman expressed interest in starting a senior shuttle service. Staff researched existing services by calling Senior Citizens Activities of St. Clair County (SCA). Once it was ascertained that these services are already provided NTAC staff provided Ms. Smith with this information and asked her to contact Senior Citizens Activities to ascertain their interest in receiving volunteers. This response is in keeping with new requirements agreed upon with CDBG.

Mt. Mariah Church of God in Christ

This church stated that they have a faith-based organization that is interested in training and counseling men and women with vocational skills. They want to do so by establishing a youth center, women’s center and day care. However, they do not currently have a separate 501(c)3 organization nor do they have significant resources to start such large endeavors. Staff sent a list of current social service providers to the applicants and asked that they first look into collaborating with existing entities. This response is in keeping with new requirements agreed upon with CDBG.