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Applicant: City of Fresno
Point of Contact
Susan Chudy, Program Administrator
susan.chudy@fresno.gov
559-621-6980
The Mayor Dyer Administration of the City of Fresno is committed to advancing the 'One
Fresno' initiative, which represents "a government that listens, keeps its promises, and is
accountable to its people." This initiative focuses on serving all Fresno residents,
including vulnerable populations such as the homeless and those experiencing housing
insecurity. Proposed funding aims to expand resources for underserved groups, including
young adults, by offering meaningful education, service, and employment opportunities.
Youth investment and inclusive economic development are among the administration's
six key priorities. Through the Youth Service Corps Homelessness Pilot, the City of
Fresno aims to strengthen its dedication to these goals by promoting youth leadership
and creating a robust workforce program that provides young adults with essential tools
for future success. Building on the success of previous initiatives, which have significantly
uplifted both the target population and the community, this pilot program seeks to
empower young leaders to address homelessness while fostering skills that support their
personal and professional development. The City of Fresno is committed to continuing
this impactful work through this pilot program.
The One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program seeks to empower underserved youth in
Fresno by offering meaningful employment opportunities that address homelessness,
build career pathways, and strengthen community capacity. Aligned with the goals of
California Volunteers’ Youth Service Corps initiative, this program will leverage local
partnerships, resources, and innovative workforce development strategies to uplift
vulnerable populations, including youth experiencing housing insecurity and Californians
without stable housing.
The program will recruit, train, and place members in roles that not only provide valuable
work experience but also allow them to contribute directly to addressing Fresno's
homelessness crisis. In January 2023 there were 1,800 homeless people living on the
streets in the city of Fresno and almost 1,400 more living in short-term emergency or
transitional shelters. Through collaboration with local community-based organizations
(CBOs), the program will focus on implementing wraparound services and holistic support
to ensure members’ success and long-term impact.
Section 1: Program Goal
What does your city hope to gain from this program?
The City of Fresno aims to provide youth with opportunities to address homelessness and
housing insecurity. Educational and service opportunities will strengthen city and
community capacity to address homelessness and those with housing insecurity. The City
Exhibit A - Scope of Work
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of Fresno looks to cooperate with Community Based Organizations who can give members
valuable experience, career readiness training, case management, and mentorship
through existing partnerships for all members in the program. The program looks
to Empower members with tools for success in future employment with the City of Fresno
or with outside organizations. This opportunity will provide a living wage for members
throughout the duration of the program.
Members in the program will contribute to the City of Fresno’s “One Fresno Initiative” by
supporting administrative and logistical efforts to combat housing insecurity. They will
serve as Navigators, working at community-based organization worksites that address
housing challenges. Together, these roles help drive meaningful change while equipping
members with valuable skills and experience for future success.
How does this program connect to existing city priorities on homelessness and
housing insecurity?
The City of Fresno’s “One Fresno Initiative”, approaches homelessness with a commitment
to dignity, equity, and comprehensive care, focusing on creating pathways from emergency
shelters to permanent housing while addressing the root causes of housing insecurity.
Some key components where this pilot program connects with existing City of Fresno
priorities may include:
Education regarding safety and temporary housing solutions such as shelters, and
root causes of homelessness.
Members will learn about community organizations and ways in which they fight
against homelessness.
Increasing awareness of affordable housing and healthcare options for
people experiencing homelessness.
Section 2: Program Design
How will the city use this funding to address homelessness?
The City of Fresno plans to use the funding from the Youth Service Corps Homelessness
Pilot to conduct outreach and provide information about healthcare services, temporary
housing, and permanent housing. Members will be allocating referrals to the homeless and
working with their worksites to provide any services which they offer. The program will
ensure that members of the program are equipped with the skills and opportunities to
actively contribute to addressing homelessness in their communities.
The program will allocate funding for wages, supplies, wraparound services, educational
resources, and training. To ensure effective implementation, the City of Fresno will issue a
Request for Proposal (RFP) to select nonprofit community-based organizations (CBO) with
proven expertise and a history of success in supporting individuals facing homelessness
or housing insecurity as a worksite location. These organizations will partner with the City
of Fresno to deliver comprehensive solutions, addressing immediate needs while fostering
long-term stability and self-sufficiency for the target population. Navigators may assist in
connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with available resources, such as
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housing programs, mental health services, and job training opportunities.
How will the city ensure a quality experience for participants in the program and
for the populations that they serve?
The CBO worksite(s) will offer comprehensive safety training, educational workshops,
and presentations for their Navigators led by CBO worksite supervisors. Partnering with
CBO worksite will provide continuous support to program members and supervisors,
ensuring a collaborative and well-supported environment. Monthly feedback
mechanisms will be implemented to uphold standards and enhance outcomes for all
stakeholders.
Please describe your plan for training navigators.
The CBO worksite(s) will provide specialized training to meet the needs of their Navigators.
Safety training curriculum may encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited
to situational awareness, effective teamwork, communication strategies, trust-building,
intuitive decision-making, de-escalation techniques, and the use of non-threatening body
language. Additionally, members may receive training on homelessness resources,
equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage effectively with
individuals experiencing homelessness and contribute to improved outcomes for this
vulnerable population.
Do you plan on sub-granting with CBOs? If so, please name each organization and
any prior experience they have running similar programs or the process by which
you will select CBO partners.
Yes, the City of Fresno plans to subgrant with community-based organizations (CBOs) to
expand the program’s reach and effectiveness, leveraging the expertise of local
organizations in Fresno that specialize in addressing homelessness and supporting
underserved populations.
The City of Fresno will develop and release a Request for Proposal (RFP). The following
are CBOs that the city has partnered with in the past and may have expertise with
homeless or those with housing insecurity and may choose to apply: Downtown Fresno
Partnership, Poverello House, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, and Fresno
Mission are a few that may submit a proposal, although the City of Fresno Purchasing
division will use Planet Bids to be equitable.
What specific activities will participants be doing? What services will they be
providing? Please offer a detailed description of the service position.
Members will engage in activities that directly combat homelessness and create pathways
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to stability for those in need. These activities would provide results that deal with healthcare
services, temporary housing, and permanent housing. Specific duties will be defined during
the RFP process in collaboration with a proven community-based organization (CBO).
What is the proposed start date for programming from this funding?
Upon the execution of the state agreement, there will be approximately four months of
program staff planning and implementation and then launch programming in approximately
November 2025 to complete by December 2026.
Section 3: Youth Recruitment/Development
How will the city recruit youth?
Members are recruited for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program through a
comprehensive marketing strategy with over 2500 interest forms completed since Spring
2022. Applicants complete Imago job readiness training to provide foundational skills to
obtain a position at a worksite. Upon successful completion of employment at a worksite,
they may apply for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps program during recruitment. Upon
completion of the 3-month Ambassador program, they may be a One Fresno Youth Jobs
Corps Program Participant for 6 months in a City of Fresno department. Participants in good
standing, or that have completed a 6-month duration, may apply to be a Navigator at a
CBO worksite for 6 months. Recruitment efforts will focus on identifying individuals who
display professionalism, leadership potential, and a passion for serving the community.
To broaden the candidate pool, the City of Fresno will also promote the opportunity through
various channels, including local schools, community centers, and partnerships with
nonprofit organizations. Recruitment campaigns will leverage social media platforms, job
fairs, and targeted outreach to ensure the opportunity reaches diverse groups of young
people, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds.
By combining recruitment strategies, the City of Fresno aims to select Navigators who are
not only eager to extend their commitment to the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program
but are also well-equipped to thrive in this new leadership capacity.
What wrap around services, if any, is the city/county or subgrantee planning on
offering to youth?
Wraparound services for the members of the program may include: case management,
mentorship, transportation support, in-person training classes, transitional childcare
services, temporary emergency housing, uniforms, and small ancillary allocation for
preapproved necessities thus removing as many barriers to employment as possible.
What wage will youth be paid? What length of time do you anticipate the youth
serving?
Navigators assigned to worksites can be employed for up to six months at 20 hours a
week and will earn $20 per hour.
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The navigator portion of the program is designed to run in two cohorts, with each cohort
serving for a duration of six months. This structure ensures that members have ample time
to engage in meaningful work, receive comprehensive training, and develop the skills
necessary for career advancement while making a significant impact within the community.
Since this is a pilot program, the duration of the cohorts may adapt.
Section 4: Metrics/Outcomes
Can the city/county provide the required metrics listed above to California
Volunteers?
The City of Fresno is committed to tracking all metrics required by California Volunteers.
We realize that metrics and outcomes speak to the success of any program and including
these data points is essential to program evaluation. These will include tracking the
number of members employed through the program, the percentage of members
receiving positive performance evaluations at the end of their term, and job training
evaluations for future employment. Individual incidents of contact with the homeless
community by the program participants will be tracked and documented with any outcomes or
referrals made.
The City of Fresno will ensure that the CBO worksites selected through the RFP process
will be implemented and precisely track metrics. Each worksite will be providing metrics
on Temporary Housing, Permanent Housing, and Healthcare services contacts.
What specific outcomes related to homelessness will the city use to determine
the success of the program? Does the city have a mechanism in place for
capturing this data?
The City of Fresno will measure the success of the program through specific outcomes
related to homelessness, focusing on both immediate and long-term impacts for
individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk. The City of Fresno will identify
measurable data points and implement a data collection and management system to track
these outcomes, ensuring that progress is measured accurately and consistently.
Worksites will be required to provide data on the outcomes towards addressing
homelessness, including but not limited to the below:
Number of people served by Navigators
Number of referrals provided for:
o Healthcare services
o Temporary Housing
o Permanent Housing
Specific outcomes determined by worksite needs.
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Section 5: Budget/Staffing/Communications
What is your proposed staffing plan for the program for the city and/or any
subgrantees?
The City of Fresno grant program staff will consist of a Program Administrator, Senior
Human Resources Risk Analyst, and Senior Management Analyst. Since this staff also
works on other One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps programs, this grant only needs to support
ten percent of the Program Administrator’s time and twenty-five percent of the remaining
staff’s time. Staff assists each member through the hiring process, ensures all training is
completed, and provides hands-on assistance and solutions to members that experience
barriers throughout the program. Due to the high needs of the youth, dedicated staff are
needed to provide the additional administrative and wraparound services support.
Does your city commit to using California Volunteers developed branding for
this program and participating in California Volunteers-organized
trainings/curriculum, if asked?
The City of Fresno is committed to utilizing California Volunteers’ developed branding for
this program and participate in organized training and curriculum if needed. On an
ongoing basis, we will pursue every opportunity to highlight this program’s success
through local media channels.
What amount of funding is your city/county requesting? How many youth will be
served with this funding?
We are requesting the state funding allocation of $1,000,000. These funds will be serving
68 youth as subgrantee employees.
Attachments
Bidder Declaration
CA Civil Rights Law Certification
Youth Service Corps Budget Payee
Data Record
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Applicant:
Contact information Susan Chudy
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
Administrative Costs
Staff time for program
management, hiring ,on-
boarding, tracking, metrics,
reporting, job and life skills
training
Administrative Costs-Worksites
Staff time for program
management, hiring ,on-
boarding, tracking, metrics,
reporting, job and life skills
training 98,333.33$
Total 98,333.33$ 9.8%
I - B. Direct Operating Costs (Must not exceed 30% of Total Award when combined with Section I-A. Administration)
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
City Program Staff 50,000.00$
Supplies - City -$
Supplies - Worksite 25,365.87$
Total 75,365.87$ 17.37%
# Requested Hourly Salary # of Hours Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
0 0 0 -$
68 20 520 707,200.00$
-$
68.00 707,200.00$ 70.72%
Items Description Calculation Total Budget
FICA for Fellows
FICA is required for all City
employees at a rate of 6.2%6.20%-$
Worker's Compensation
Medicare costs are a
requirement for all City
employees at a rate of
1.45%1.45%-$
FICA for Worksite Fellows
FICA is required for all
Worksite employees at a
rate of 6.2%6.20%43,846.40$
Medicare for Worksite Fellows
Medicare costs are a
requirement for all Worksite
employees at a rate of
1.45%1.45%10,254.40$
Health Care
Retirement
Total 54,100.80$
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
Contractual Services
Partner organizations to
provide hands-on
mentorship and case
management. Assistance is
available to all Fellows and
is by request of Fellow
and/or staff. Case
management can include,
but is not limited to,
transportation, childcare,
temporary housing,work
attire.65,000.00$
Staff Time
Total 65,000.00$ 6.5%
0
Total Budget Request 1,000,000.00$
Total # of Fellows 68
Partner Status (Proposed or Secured)Contractual Amount
To be determined through
RFP Process Proposed
Total -$
List of Partners
IV. Program Wrap-Around Services (Not to Exceed 40% of Total Award)
III. CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Fellows - Other Fellow Costs
CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps
City of Fresno
II. Youth Service Corps Fellow Wages (must be at least 50% of grant amount)
I - A. Administration (Must Not Exceed 10% of Total Award)
Exhibit B - Budget Detail
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EXHIBIT C
Budget Payment Provisions
California Volunteers,
Youth Service Corps
City of Fresno
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BUDGET PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1.Invoicing and Payment
a)For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the
invoices, the State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual
expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates specified herein, which
is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
b)Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted via
PDF to Gaolou.Yang@californiavolunteers.ca.gov.
2.Budget Contingency Clause
a)It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any
subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate
sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be of no further force
and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds
whatsoever to the Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under
this Agreement and the Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any
provisions of this Agreement.
b)If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for
purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel
this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State or offer an agreement
amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.
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