Matter SCC-128780

Approve Inventory Item No. 321 to provide a grant to Senior Adult Legal Assistance in the amount of $20,000 relating to the free legal services clinics at Senior Nutrition Program sites, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)

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Fiscal/Budget Item Printout

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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to approve a grant of $20,000 to Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) for providing free legal services to seniors at various nutrition program sites. The recommendation is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.

Key points

The grant is intended to support legal services for seniors aged 60 and older.
SALA serves over 900 clients county-wide with a focus on protecting rights and ensuring access to benefits.
The funding will help sustain a staff attorney's position to assist seniors in District 2.
The action is expected to have no impact on children and youth.
SALA has been operating since 1973 and is the designated legal aid agency for seniors in Santa Clara County.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128780 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 321 Senior Adult Legal Assistance RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 321 to provide a grant to Senior Adult Legal Assistance in the amount of $20,000 relating to the free legal services clinics at Senior Nutrition Program sites, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $20,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA) provides legal services to Santa Clara County seniors 60 or older to protect their rights, ensure their access to public benefits or entitlements, promote their independence, and prevent their abuse, conservatorship, eviction or displacement, or premature institutionalization. This grant proposed by District 2 will ensure continuation of legal services at five senior nutrition program sites in District 2 (Alma, Eastside, John XXIII, Mayfair, and Roosevelt). There is a shortage of non-profit attorneys across the region, and this grant proposed...

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321_SALA_Cover Sheet

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The document is a cover sheet for a funding request by Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. SALA is requesting $20,000 to support legal assistance for elders, specifically to cover unfunded case handler time due to the loss of previous funding. The program aims to sustain services for low-income and at-risk seniors in District 2. SALA has a history of receiving funding from the County for similar programs since 2000. The proposed funding is not intended for political or religious purposes.

Key points

Entity requesting funding: Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
Amount requested: $20,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Geographical reach: District 2
Multi-year: No
Levine Act disclosures will be provided
Supports strategic priorities including strengthening community safety and promoting sustainability
Duration of program: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027
Current/past funding from County for similar programs since 2000
Funding requested to cover unfunded case handler time due to loss of $60,000 in funding
Funding will not be used for prohibited purposes

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) Amount of funding requested: $20,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: ✔ Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? ✔ No 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: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): District 1 Countywide ✔ District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? ✔ No Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures...