Item 07 - 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report

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Attachment B Name of Program Objective Timeframe in KE Status of Program Implementation B. Every five years, participate with other In CY 2024, the City continued its participation in the Orange County ESG local jurisdictions in the Orange County Collaborative, working alongside neighboring jurisdictions to leverage Emergency ESG Collaborative to leverage funds and Solutions Grant (ESG) funds for maximum impact. Over the past five years, this 39. Supportive Services ensure maximum impact. Re-evaluate and Every Five Years collaboration has allowed the City to pool resources effectively, strengthening efforts to participate in ESG Collaborative for the next address homelessness and enhance services across the region. Toward the end of CY five-year period at the end of this term. 2024, the City participated in a regional RFP that was issued by the Collaborative for the selection of providers for the next five years. A. Support food distribution programs and For the FY 2024-2026 CDBG funding cycle, no organizations offering food distribution similar senior services. Provide a minimum programs applied for funding. As a result, the City has not had the opportunity to 40. Senior Services of $30,000 (proportionate to funding Ongoing support such nonprofits. However, the City remains committed to supporting these available) to service providers that apply for programs and will continue to advertise the funding opportunity more widely to ensure funding and are eligible under CDBG. that eligible organizations are aware and have the chance to apply in the future. B. Support private and nonprofit entities to For the FY 2024-2026 CDBG funding cycle, no organizations offering house -sharing match seniors in house -sharing arrangements. Provide a minimum of programs for seniors applied for funding. As a result, the City has not had the 40. Senior Services $30,000 (proportionate to funding available) Ongoing opportunity to support such nonprofits. However, the City remains committed to to service providers that apply for funding supporting these initiatives and will ensure that the program is advertised more widely and are eligible under CDBG. to reach eligible organizations and encourage applications in the future. 40. Senior Services C. The City's PRCSA will continue to fund Ongoing Santa Ana's Senior Services Section is making a significant impact across the Meals on Wheels, a nonprofit organization community through a diverse range of programs offered at both the Southwest Senior that provides healthy meals to seniors at Center (SWSC) and the Santa Ana Senior Center (SASC). From monthly celebrations two City community centers. In addition, the to specially designed contract classes tailored for adults 55 and older, senior residents CDBG public service application is released can stay engaged, active, and connected. every two years to nonprofits to provide public services to Santa Ana residents that The Senior Mobility Program (SMP) has expanded to include daily pick-up and drop-off include services to seniors. For FY 2022 services for participants, as well as local transportation for shopping trips to grocery and FY 2023, the CDBG program awarded stores and retail destinations. a total of $60,000 to Working Wardrobes to address the employment challenges faced The Senior Excursion Program has taken participants on memorable trips throughout by seniors and will provide workforce Southern California, including visits to the Reagan Library, Descanso Gardens, development services to seniors age 55 SeaWorld, and Disneyland. and over. In October, the Senior Services Section successfully hosted an International Older Adults Day Celebration, raising awareness about senior issues and connecting residents with valuable community resources. Additionally, in collaboration with Meals on Wheels, the section serves approximately 112 congregate lunch meals per day across both centers —ensuring that seniors have access to healthy, nutritious food in a supportive community setting.