Matter SCC-128482

Approve Inventory Item No. 27 to provide a grant to Community Seva, Inc., in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting the Safe Shelter and Emergency Meal Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)

Homelessness Board of Supervisors

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to Community Seva, Inc. for $15,000 to support their Safe Shelter and Emergency Meal Program. The grant is intended for use from July 2026 to June 2027 and aims to provide emergency shelter and meals to unhoused individuals and families in Santa Clara County. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.

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Recommendation to approve a grant of $15,000 to Community Seva, Inc.
Grant supports the Safe Shelter and Emergency Meal Program.
Funds are designated for use from July 2026 to June 2027.
Community Seva, Inc. focuses on serving the homeless and feeding the hungry.
Positions and services funded by the grant must be open to all backgrounds.
Final consideration of the item is scheduled for June 18, 2026.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 128482 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 27 - Community Seva, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 27 to provide a grant to Community Seva, Inc., in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting the Safe Shelter and Emergency Meal Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $15,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant may only be used by Community Seva, Inc. to provide emergency safe shelter and hot meals to unhoused individuals and families in Santa Clara County from July 2026 to June 2027. Community Seva was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to “feeding the hungry and serving the homeless” in the Bay Area. The organization is built on the principle of selfless service performed without expectation of reward or return. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL County staff will contact...

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Community Seva - Cover Sheet

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This document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Community Seva to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. The organization is requesting $125,000 for programs aimed at serving unhoused individuals and families, with activities planned from July 2026 to June 2027. The request indicates that the organization has previously received funding from the County for similar programs. The document also notes that Community Seva does not have a fiscal sponsor and affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms.

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Entity requesting funding: Community Seva
Amount requested: $125,000
Type of entity: Nonprofit
Geographical reach: Countywide
Duration of activities: July 2026 to June 2027
Previous funding received from the County for similar programs
No fiscal sponsor
Affirms compliance with grant agreement terms

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The document includes unresolved placeholders and incomplete sections, such as the identification of a fiscal sponsor and specific details about previous funding amounts.
The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the formatting and incomplete fields.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:lcommunity Seva .--:..__ ___::..!:::::==========================: Amount of funding requested:125000 __ en_ta_l_E_n_t-ity-----,.[i_]-.-,---N-o-np_r_o_fi_t_E_n_ti_ty_;:::D==::;-F-o-r--Pr-o-fi-1t_E_n_t-ity---~ Type of Entity/Individual(s):! ==-!_G_o_v_e_rnm D Other:!..___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____. Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?0 No D Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: D Countywide Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): □ District 1 □...