Approve Inventory Item No. 94 to provide a grant to Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc., in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting free, peer-led behavioral health support to the unhoused and transitionally housed, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Lee)
This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc. The proposed grant of $15,000 aims to support behavioral health services for the unhoused in Santa Clara County. The grant is intended for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year and must be accessible to all eligible participants. The item is scheduled for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
Recommendation to approve a grant of $15,000 to Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc.
The grant supports free, peer-led behavioral health services for the unhoused.
The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The services funded must be open to all eligible participants.
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 128617 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 94 - Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 94 to provide a grant to Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc., in the amount of $15,000 relating to supporting free, peer-led behavioral health support to the unhoused and transitionally housed, 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 Recovery Café San Jose to provide community-based behavioral health services to the unhoused in Santa Clara County during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Founded in 2011, Recovery Café San José is a membership-based café and community of support and services for people healing from addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental health challenges, and other life traumas. Positions, programs, services, and/or events funded by this grant must be open to eligible candidates/participants/attendees of all backgrounds. STEPS FOLLOWING...
The document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc. for $25,000. It indicates that the entity is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The funding is intended for activities that support behavioral health services, housing access, and substance use disorder services. The program duration is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Recovery Cafe has previously received funding from District 2 and District 3. The document also notes that partial funding could be utilized if the full amount is not awarded.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Recovery Cafe San Jose, Inc.
Amount requested: $25,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
No fiscal sponsor
Geographical reach: Countywide
Program duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Supports behavioral health services and housing access
Previous funding received from District 2 and District 3
Partial funding could be used if full amount is not awarded
Limitations
The document contains unresolved placeholders for the fiscal sponsor and other funding details.
The document does not specify the amount of funding recommended by the supervisor.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:IRecovery Cafe San Jose, Inc Amount of funding requested: $25,000 .!::::::;-------------r---------=:;------------' Type ofEntity/lndividual(s):0 Governmental Entity t/ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Other:!.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____, D D Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary ofState showing good standing to receive fonding. 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 <.!!lD!.for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary ofState, 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 □ District 2 0District 3 □ District 4 ODistrict 5...