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CHRYSALIS <br />a nonprofit organization Changing Uvesihrough jobs <br />ChangeUves.ong <br />January 29, 2019 <br />Carma Lacy <br />Director of Workforce Development <br />Community Investment Division <br />1300 S. Grand Avenue, Bldg. B <br />Santa Ana, CA 92705 <br />Re: Prison to Employment (P2E) in Orange County —Letter of Support <br />Dear Ms. Lacy: <br />On behalf of Chrysalis, I am pleased to write this letter of support for Orange County's proposal under the Prison to <br />Employment (P2E) initiative. If awarded, funding would provide critical resources; enabling the region to better serve <br />the formerly -incarcerated. The initiative will succeed by fostering partnerships between the local workforce <br />development system, CDCR and parole, County Probation, community -based organizations (CEOs) like ours —along with <br />a range of other partners coming togetherto serve the formerly incarcerated and justice -involved local population. <br />Chrysalis has been serving the reentry community for 35 years as a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a <br />pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low -Income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to <br />find and retain employment. At Chrysalis, we empower our clients to overcome their barriers to employment and <br />complete a self -directed job search. <br />In fall 2018, Chrysalis opened its first location in Orange County, located in Anaheim. Leading up to opening, and since, <br />the local workforce development and reentry services community has welcomed us with open arms. We are thrilled to <br />be a part of this innovative community and to do our part to meet the needs of local residents. <br />As part of the proposed partnership, Chrysalis agrees to provide the following services to eligible participants: <br />one-on-one case management focused on securing employment; <br />• job readiness classes, resume preparation, and interview skills training; <br />• resources related to participants' job search, including interview clothing, transportation assistance, computer <br />lab access, and phone bank use; and <br />• transitional job opportunities, as available, through our Chrysalis Enterprises program. <br />If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at michaelzw@ChanaeLives orz or 213-806-6341. <br />Sincerely, <br />Michael Graff -Weisner <br />VP, Strategy & External Relations <br />Downtown Los Angola. Orange county - sun Fernando Valley Santa Monica <br />522 S. Main St. 290 S. Anaheim Blvd. 13545 Vern Nuys Blvd. Ste, 1 1853 Uncaln BNd, <br />Los Angeles, CA 90013 Anaheim, CA 9-2805 Pacoima, CA 41331 $Muo Monlw, CA 90404 <br />1213)806.6300 (714)204-3000 (81 a)794-4200 (310) 401-9400 <br />