Matter SCC-128484

Approve Inventory Item No. 175 to provide a grant to Opportunities for Change in the amount of $5,000 relating to their Reentry Employment Pathways Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga)

Social Services & Safety Net Board of Supervisors

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to the Board of Supervisors regarding a grant to Opportunities for Change (OFC). The grant of $5,000 is intended to support OFC's Reentry Employment Pathways Program, which aims to provide job skills development and certification preparation for individuals who have faced homelessness or incarceration. The recommendation includes a report from OFC detailing the number of clients trained by February 28, 2027. The action is noted to have no impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.

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Recommendation to approve a $5,000 grant to Opportunities for Change.
Grant supports the Reentry Employment Pathways Program.
Program aims to provide job skills and certification preparation.
OFC serves individuals who have faced homelessness or incarceration.
No impact on children, seniors, or sustainability.
Report due from OFC by February 28, 2027.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128484 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 175 - Opportunities for Change OFC RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 175 to provide a grant to Opportunities for Change in the amount of $5,000 relating to their Reentry Employment Pathways Program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Abe-Koga) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $5,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Opportunities for Change (OFC) was created to help residents who have faced homelessness regain their footing in society through an operational model where each client can direct their path to recovery through a program that is responsive to their unique needs. OFC primarily works with individuals who have been unhoused, justice involved, were behavioral health patients or have had a substance abuse history, and provides these individuals programs with wraparound social services so that clients are able to access the resources they need while focusing on recovery. Grant funding will support...

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Coversheet for Opportunities for Change

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This document is a coversheet for a funding request by Opportunities for Change (OFC) to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. OFC is seeking $25,000 to support a new training center for part-time instructors/case managers. The organization is a nonprofit and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The program aims to expand access to behavioral health services, increase housing access, strengthen community safety, and support children and families, among other priorities. OFC has previously received county funding for similar programs. The funding request is not intended for political or prohibited purposes.

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Entity requesting funding: Opportunities for Change (OFC)
Amount requested: $25,000 for a new training center
Entity type: Nonprofit
No fiscal sponsor involved
Geographical reach: Countywide
Program duration: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Supports multiple Board of Supervisors strategic priorities
OFC has received prior funding from the county for similar programs
Affirms compliance with county grant agreement terms

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The document contains unresolved placeholders, such as specific dates and amounts for prior funding.
The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the presence of incomplete sections.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding :IOpportunities For Change (OFC) Amount of funding requested: $25,000 - New Training Center: Instructor/Case Manager (part-time) ✓ Nonprofit Entity Type of Entity/Individual(s):0 Governmental Entity D For-Profit Entity D Other:!...._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____. Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certifica te of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive fu nding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor?[Z] No D Yes (please identify): 1501 (c)(3) Non-Profit/ EIN #99-484-7008 / Incorporated in California A Fiscal Sp onsor is a nonprofit that is taking on resp onsibility for accepting and/or disbursing fu nds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sp onsors are available 9.!!:D!.for new initiatives or proj ects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofi ts that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and f or-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded : D Countywide Or specific...