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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNew Beginning Christian Church ApplicationWorkforce Housing Services Program - Request for Proposals FY23-24 *indicates a required field Applicant Information Corporate/Entity Name New Beginning Christian Church Type of Applicant Private Incorporated Non-Profit Agency with IRS 501(c)(3) Designation Applicant Established Date & State September 24, 1993 - North Carolina Organization Principal Name and Title Robert L Campbell, President Principal Email Address NBCCPastorCampbell@gmail.com Principal Phone Number (910) 264-0732 Please include the name, phone number, and email address of the person that should receive updates about the status of your proposal. Contact Name Robert L Campbell Contact Email Address NBCCPastorCampbell@gmail.com Phone Number (910) 264-0732 Preferred Contact Method Phone In addition to the above, non-profit organizations must provide: • 501(c)3 Determination Letter • List of Board Members with Terms • Organization By-laws • Articles of Incorporation • Current Year Operating Budget • Most Recent Financial Statement, Audit, and 990 501(c)3 Determination Letter IRS Letter of Determination (5) (1).pdf List of Board Members with Terms Board List.xlsx Organization By-Laws Bylaws 2014.pdf Articles of Incorporation Amended Articles 12.1993 (1).pdf Current Year Operating Budget NBCC Operational Budget FY23.pdf Most Recent Financial Statement Financial_Statements_.pdf Most Recent Audit Field not completed. Most Recent 990 Field not completed. Project Summary Project/Program Name Housing First Rent Relief Number of Units/Households to be Assisted Minimum of 474 Individual Units to be served Estimated Total Project/Program Cost 524,018 WHSP Funding Requested (Maximum $1.5 Million) 500,000 Project Location/Address 3201 Alex Trask Drive; Castle Hayne, NC 28429 and Virtual Services Please upload a location map clearly indicating the project site or program service area. County Map.jpg Are you requesting an award in the form of a low- interest loan or a grant? Grant If requesting a loan, please describe the loan terms/interest rate requested. Field not completed. Indicate if the request is for pre-development or construction financing. N/A - Proposal is for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Project Type Tenant-based rental assistance Project Narrative Earliest Project/Program Start Date Program expansion will begin in October 2023 Anticipated completion date of sale/ rental/ occupancy Rental Assistance program Strategic Goals Addressed Increasing Housing Access Describe how your project will address the strategic goal(s) listed above. The New Beginning Rental Assistance Program (NBRA) will increase housing access by expanding our rental assistance program for residents of New Hanover County. According to the updated Bowen report released in May of 2023 median market rate rents have increased by approximately 53.3% over all AMI categories. Research performed by the Cape Fear Housing Coalition indicates 1 in 10 NHC residents are at risk of eviction. The NBRA program provides financial assistance and support to citizens experiencing short-term hardship to prevent displacement and/or to acquire housing. We will perform these services by: •Completing an intake form to determine program eligibility and Identify needs. •Complete a housing plan to identify barriers to obtaining or maintaining housing, and develop an action plan to eliminate barriers. •Support residents in their housing search (if applicable), Staff will assist residents with the application process, help them understand eligibility criteria, and provide information about available housing options. Housing Counseling and Education to improve residents' understanding of housing options, rights, and responsibilities, empowering them to make informed choices. •Provide budgeting and financial literacy counseling, to encourage residents to seek solutions to common financial challenges, help to make informed financial decisions, and manage overwhelming debt, poor credit, and budget deficiencies. •Provide follow-up services on a monthly basis. Strategic Priorities Addressed Shovel Ready/Operational by July 2024 The program currently operating through Healthy Opportunities Pilot. Will increase the capacity for rental assistance by hiring two case managers and administrative support immediately upon additional program funding. We expect these funds to impact a minimum of 356 and a maximum of 475 households. Leverage of Funding New Beginning Christian Church has allocated approximately $24,018 of its annual operating budget to support this program. These funds will be spent to provide a headquarters for this program to operate and in administrative overhead, supplies, utilities, internet, computers, transportation. Period of Affordability N/A Target AMI 60% to 120% Program funding will be allocated as follows: AMI 120% and under - 142 Units AMI 80% and under - 284 Units AMI 50% and under - 24 Units AMI 30% and under - 24 Units Acceptance of Housing Choice Vouchers Over the past year we have worked with the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) designed to help New Hanover and Onslow county residents with non-medical needs. We are contacted to provide housing navigation and supportive services to individuals and families in search of housing. About 20% of our referrals over the past year has been single mothers with Section 8 vouchers seeking housing, or financial counseling to maintain stability. Even with the Section 8 vouchers, participants are eligible for rental assistance, in which HOP offers the one-time payment of security deposit, and 1st month rent, to reduce their anxiety around moving. Describe how WHSP funding will expand existing Currently the Healthy Opportunity Pilot does not provide ongoing rental assistance, WHSP funding can; • Improve the effectiveness of the program to make a greater programs and/or projects, if applicable. impact of housing stability by filling in the gap between HOP and WHSP. • Funding will also positively impact participants who do not have the Section 8 voucher, or found ineligible for low income/or affordable housing; who does not make earn enough to live in higher renting units. • Currently there is a long waiting list for income based or affordable housing developments, WHSP funding can be use as an incentive to engage property owners and to encourage participation in the rental assistance program. This includes promoting the benefits of renting to voucher holders, Tell us how your proposal supports New Hanover County's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will eliminate housing discrimination and promote fair housing practices to ensure all individuals have equal access to housing opportunities regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Describe how your development will comply with the Federal Fair Housing Act. N/A Additional Information Project Budget/Pro Forma (must be the spreadsheet provided) Housing Program Budget Template (Services and Programs).xlsx Tell us if/how the project is supported by any other New Hanover County grant, funding, or contribution. Please include the type and amount of funding, contribution, etc. While we have developed other funding sources, this project serving this particular demographic has no other funding sources at this time. Resume of staff who will manage the project. TAY Resume (1) (1).docx Three examples of past experience, including project title, description, number of units/households assisted, project year, and location. Past Experience .docx Site/Eligibility Criteria • Evidence the site is not impacted by environmental problems such as a brownfield and flood hazard, if applicable • Evidence of appropriate zoning for proposed project, if applicable • Preliminary site plan for project site, if applicable • Evidence of water and sewer accessibility and availability, if applicable Evidence that site is not impacted by environmental problems Field not completed. Evidence of appropriate zoning Field not completed. Preliminary site plan Field not completed. Evidence of water/sewer availability Field not completed. Describe how your policies and procedures give access to housing for residents with credit challenges or who may have been involved with the legal system (or upload to the right, if applicable). Credit history and/or involvement with the legal system will not affect their eligibility for the New Beginning Rental Assistance program. Program recipients will receive counsel to address these areas when applicable. Fair Housing policies/procedures Field not completed. Letters of support from other funding sources. Field not completed. Additional Uploads Field not completed. Additional Uploads Field not completed. Additional Uploads Field not completed. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your proposal? We have a proven track record in rental assistance and seek to expand our services to an underserved segment. Our involvement in the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) program started two years ago, focusing on non-medical support for Medicaid beneficiaries. Starting with a 1.3 Million dollar budget, we have successfully served over 3500 households. Within HOP, the Housing Navigation component stands out, guided by official governmental protocols to aid those facing housing challenges in budgeting, leasing, and maintaining stability. We aim to use this as the foundation for our program's criteria. With extensive expertise in case management, we will seamlessly integrate our New Beginning Rental Assistance program into community outreach via social media, local religious institutions, retail chains like Walmart, and communal events. As a significant presence in HOP with 35 staff across three counties, we are well-equipped to address the housing gap for workforce participants once our proposal receives approval.