Approve Inventory Item No. 341 to provide a grant to Vibes and Smiles, Inc., in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Lift Up Lives outreach program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong)
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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Betty Duong to approve a grant of $10,000 to Vibes and Smiles Inc. for their Lift Up Lives outreach program, which supports unhoused and low-income residents in San Jose. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
The grant is intended to support the Lift Up Lives outreach program.
Vibes and Smiles Inc. provides essential items and resources to unhoused and low-income residents.
The program includes distribution of hygiene kits, blankets, clothing, food, and other essentials.
The recommended action will benefit children and families, as well as seniors.
There are no sustainability implications associated with this action.
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The document appears to be a draft as it is not marked final.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128594 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 341 Vibes and Smiles Inc. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 341 to provide a grant to Vibes and Smiles, Inc., in the amount of $10,000 relating to supporting the Lift Up Lives outreach program, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Duong) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $10,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Funds will support Vibes & Smiles’ Lift Up Lives outreach program, which provides essential items and resources to unhoused and low-income residents in San Jose. Through this program, volunteers distribute hygiene kits, blankets, clothing, food, and other survival essentials during bi-weekly community outreach events at Guadalupe River Park in partnership with Neighborhood Hands. Programs and services funded by this grant must be open to eligible participants of all backgrounds. CHILD IMPACT The recommended action will benefit children and families served with immediate support and funding through the District 2...
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This document is a budget inventory item cover sheet for Vibes and Smiles Inc., requesting $10,000 in funding from the County of Santa Clara. The organization is a nonprofit entity and does not have a fiscal sponsor. The funding is intended for year-round activities that include providing essential services to unhoused and low-income residents, focusing on increasing access to housing and enhancing support for children and families. The organization has not received prior funding from the County for similar programs and has applied for funding from District 3. The request affirms compliance with the County's grant agreement terms.
Key points
Entity requesting funding: Vibes and Smiles Inc.
Amount requested: $10,000
Type: Nonprofit Entity
Fiscal Sponsor: No
Geographical reach: District 2, Countywide
Duration: Year-round
Multi-year: Yes
Strategic priorities supported: Increasing access to housing, enhancing support for children and families, providing essential services to unhoused and low-income residents.
Current or past recipient of County funding: No
Current contracts or funding from County: No
Ability to use partial funding: Yes
Funding applied for in other districts: Yes, District 3
Affirmation of compliance with grant terms: Yes
Supervisor requesting approval: Supervisor Duong
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: VIBES AND SMILES INC. Amount of funding requested: $10,000 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 Duration of program or activities (specify dates): YEAR-ROUND Multi-year? No ✔ Yes Levine Act: The entity/individual...
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This document contains letters of support for Vibes & Smiles, an organization dedicated to uplifting low-income and unhoused individuals through outreach and essential resources. The letters emphasize the organization's impact on the community, including its consistent outreach efforts and the provision of vital resources. Various community leaders express their strong support for Vibes & Smiles' application for grant funding, highlighting its commitment to dignity-centered service and community partnership.
Key points
Vibes & Smiles supports low-income and unhoused individuals through outreach and essential resources.
Letters of support are provided from Open Doors to Future Possibilities, AAA, and Neighborhood Hands.
The organization has served over 240 individuals regularly through bi-weekly outreach efforts.
Supporters emphasize the importance of Vibes & Smiles in restoring dignity and hope to those experiencing hardship.
Vibes & Smiles has coordinated significant in-kind donations to assist vulnerable community members.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Amanda Dejano Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:44 AM BoardOperations D2Inventory; Tyrone Grant; Roland Dumuk [EXTERNAL] Letters of support for Agenda Item #292 Letter of Support.pdf; Letter of Support (1).pdf; Letter of Support_Vibes & Smiles_BOS Budget Inventory Grant.pdf Good morning Supervisors, I have attached our letters of support. Please refer to Agenda Item #292. With Gratitude, Amanda Dejano Founder, Director www.vibesandsmiles.org To help protect y our priv acy , Microsoft O ffice prev ented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Instagram Facebook 1 Open Doors to Future Possibilities 1550 The Alameda Suite 150 San Jose CA 95126 Tel: (408) 564-7174 | Contact@ODTFP.org OpenDoorstoFuturePossibilities.org EIN: 83-3226119 May 12, 2026 To Whom It May Concern, On behalf of Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP), we are happy to support Vibes and Smiles and their efforts to create meaningful change within underserved communities. ODTFP is dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and underserved community members through counseling, outreach, education, and essential support services. Our programs...