Chattanooga Jump Start Grant Application Package

Collaborative JumpStart Grant ApplicationsFor the “Get On Line” Community-wide Event

Community Partners Include:

Choose Chattanooga

Southeast TN Area Agency on Aging

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library

Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Association for Visual Artists

City of Chattanooga Education and Arts Council

City of Chattanooga Parks and Recreation

Alexian Brothers, Senior Neighbors

Alton Park Development Corporation

Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute

St. Andrews Center

Chattanooga: Building a Livable Community

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July 17,2009

lrene GarnettCh ief Operating OfficerPartners for Livable Communitiest42g z]-'t Street, NWWashington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett,

on behalf of our community partners, we are pleased to present the enclosed coltaborativeapplications for Jumpstart grant assistance. lt is our desire to foster the development of chattanoogaas a model livable community dedicated to life long learning.

Based on feedback from the recent Buitding Partnerships: creating o Livable community for Alt Agesyo{snon that vgrlr organization hosted in chattanooga a few weeks ago, we believe that the firstsue we must address is a growing disparity between technically savvy individuals and those without

:cess and/or knowledge about computer use and related technology.

onLine" is an event intended to improve communication between service providers and thens they serve' our goal is to raise citizen awareness of resources already availabte and makeresources more accessible, practical and sustainable by partnering to address basic issues which

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attanooga is applying for the S2,5oo "Jumpstart the conversation,, grant which will fundtive, marketing and organizational needs of both the event and a new initiative called: Building a Livable community." Nine of our area partners are apprying for $1,000 minice, which will fund the individual training sites and different components of theide "Get onLine" computer and technology training day, including Next steps. ol.rr",ns and letters of support for of each of iiifu requests attached.

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Members of this growing partnership serve a diverse cross section of the community and include;choose chattanooga, chattanooga Education Arts and culture, Friends of the chattanooga-Hamiltoncounty Bicentennial Library, Alton Park Development corporation, Alexian Brothers senior Neighbors,chattanooga state Technical community college, southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging,Association of VisualArtists and chattanooga Health and performance lnstitute and st. AndrewsCenter.

Thank you for choosing chattanooga for an Aging in Place workshop and for giving our applicationyour careful consideration' we look forward to a long and continuing relationship with the partnersfor Livable Communities.

Sincerely,

Linda BennettExecutive DirectorChoose Chattanooga317 Oak Street, Room 201Chattanooga, TN 37403Office: (423l,209-6020Cell: (a23)-227-777sChooseChattanooga @gm a il.com

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July 17,2009

lrene GarnettChief Operating OfficerPartners for Livable Communities1-429 zr't street, NWWashington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

I am writing to support the "Get Online" Jumpstart Grant application. As a non-profit agency chargedwith promoting relocation to our area, I understand how important it is that our community has a planto address livability issues. As a former City elected official, I know that the communication disconnectbetween service providers and the citizens they serve is a real issue.

This grant opportunity could not come at a better time. Chattanooga is expecting growth and change inthe next few years and this grant will help us JumpStart the conversation.

4nrynettDirector

Chattanooga, lnc.Street, Room 201

TN 374037773

Chdttanooga: Building a Livable Community

"Get On-Line Event"

JumpStart Grant Application

Narne of organization: l-hnncp Chettanooga lnc-

Address: 317 Oak Street. Room 201, Chattanooea, TN 37403

Phone: @231227-7773 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ChooseChattanooga.com

Executive Director: Linda Bennetl

501c3 lnformation ( FEIN): )6-?7C\171

Particioation Outline

Our role: Choose Chattanooga is applving for the 52,500 erant which will be used to fund the

administrative, marketing and organizational needs of both the "Get OnLine" event and the new

initiative called "Chattanooea: Buildins a Livable Communitv. This first phase Choftonoooo; We ore a

leornrno Communlfy will be the focus of the initiative for the next L2 months. Our facilitation partners

are Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton Countv Bicentennial Librarv, Southeast Tennessee Area Agencv

on Agine and the Chattanoosa Health and Performance lnstitute'

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Our budget will include marketing, facilitating, creating a communication database and follow up for

the "Get Online" event. The work of the coordinating partners will include but is not limited to:

Exoandine the Outreach - Creating a larger group of partners from diverse segments of the community

who are committed to lifelong learning and addressing the technical abilities gap that exists

intergenerationally.

Celebrate Our Success - The Chattanooga Health and Performance lnstitute will conclude the project

with a community-wjde, multi-generational interactive "learning event." for the purpose of building

stronger relationships between our partners and reaching out to the wider community.

Next Steps - The Chattanooga Bicentennial Library will serve as the information and coordination center

for continuing community outreach. The SE TN Area Agency on Aging will serve as the convening agency

to bring Livable Community Partners together around other important issues. Choose Chattanooga will

serve on the Leadership Roundtable to promote the slate of issues determined by the coordinating

partners.

ln-Kind Contributions

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lrene GarnettChief Operating0fficePartners fer Livable Communities

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Dear Ms. Garnett:

As Director of Development fur Hamilton County, I am pleesed to support the collaborative

lurnpstart grant application for a "Get Online' event in our community. The partnershlps

forming around the issue of "a livable community for all ages" are impcrtant and timely.

It would be mv hope that as a result of this initlal proiect that our collaborative efforts would

continue to grow and:improve intergenerational communication and services in sur region.

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Form 990 Reguired:Yes

Effective Date of Exemption:June 3, 20OB

Contribution Deductibility :

YesAddendum Applies:

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Dear Applicant i

We are pleased Lo inform you that upon review of your application for taxexempt status we hawe determined that you are exempt from Federal income taxunder section 50l(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contrj-butions to you aredeductible under section 770 of the Code. You are afso gualified to receivetax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questionsregarding your exempt status, 1rou should keep it j-n your permanent records.

organizations exempt under section so1 (c) (3) of the Code are further classifiedas either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you area pr:blic charity under the Code secLion(s) listed in Lhe heading of thisletter.

Please see enclosed Publication 422L-PC, Complj-ance Guide for 501(c) (3) PublicCharities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as anexempt organization.

We have deLermined that you are a T)'pe 1 supporting organization undersection 509(a) (3). A Type f. is operated, supervised, or controlled by, aTlpe 2 is supervised or controlled in connecti-on wiLh, and a Tlpe 3 isoperated in connecLion wiLh one or more publicly supported organizations.

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Sincerely,

Robert ChoiDirector, Exeq)t organizationsRulings and Ag'reements

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“Get On‐Line Event”

JumpStart Mini‐Grant Application

Name of organization: Chattanooga State Community College ____________

Address: 4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406

Phone: (423) 697‐3212 Email: [email protected]

Executive Director/President: James L. Catanzaro, Ph.D.

501c3 Information / FEIN: 62‐0725362

Participation Outline

Our role: To provide the professional instructors and instruction materials to teach basic

computer skills at area partner’s facilities during the upcoming “Get On Line event.” Chattanooga State

Technical College also to provide classroom facilities for 8 hour classes at two campus sites.

Budget

Instructors: $35 an hour

Instruction Materials: $15 per individual

Projected number of participants: 10

Other Expenses: printing of marketing material $140

Total:____$1,000

In‐Kind Contributions (i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Classroom space, campus security, record of participants, event marketing and promotion

Future Funding/Grant Opportunities

Connect TN – State Technology Initiative

Description:

Along with the Choose Chattanooga, Chattanooga‐Hamilton County Bicentennial Public Library, the Chattanooga Association of Visual Artists and other community partners, Chattanooga State Community College (“CSCC”) proposes to participate in a community‐wide event that will arm residents of all ages with basic computer skills (an introduction to the personal computer, the internet, windows, office applications and digital photography) that are mandatory for their own future success and for the greater good of the city. In order to create a “livable” community here (complete with the participation of all segments of the population in public‐policy dialogues), eradication of technological illiteracy among people of all ages is paramount. The growing chasm between the technologically savvy and the dispossessed (both in terms of knowledge and access) has the effect of disenfranchising and disconnecting the latter group from available social services, from participation in critical decision‐making where governance is concerned, and from having its diverse voices heard in the digital age. The proposed event will be a positive step in bridging the gap, and CSCC (Tennessee’s flagship community college and continuing‐education provider) is uniquely positioned to lead necessary instruction.

Chattanooga- Hami lton County Bicentenn ial

1001 Sroad Street r Chattanooga, TN 37482 : (a23) 757'5425

Emily McDonaldChair, Executive Council Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial LibraryL00L Broad StreetChattanooga, TN 37402

Members of the Grant Review CommitteePartners for Livable Communities"Jump Start" the ConversationL429 2Lgt Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036

luly L7,2OO9

Dear Members of the Grant Review Committee,

We are writing to support the collaborative JumpStart grant application being made with ourlocal partners formed from the recent "Aging in Place: Building a Livable Community"Conference in Chattanooga.

The Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library serves as the non-profitarm of the public library. The Friends are committed to supporting every library effort thatpromotes learning and literacy. We believe addressing the issue of technical illiteracy in thiscommunity is equally as important and will prepare and educate our citizens for the demandsof the digitalage.

We believe the effort to jointly host a community wide "Get On Line" computer and technologytraining day will be a wonderful learning opportunity. lf awarded JumpStart grant assistance,

we will use the money to host classes in several branch locations around Hamilton County. Webelieve working with our partners will help strengthen the role of the library as a vibrant and

relevant destination for all citizens in Hamilton County.

We look forward to working with our partners to make this event a success and regard this as

the first step in an important community-wide initiative which will help build a Livable

Community for all ages in Chattanooga. Thank you for your consideration and we look forwardto your response.

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"Get On-Line Event"

JumpStart Mini Grant Application

Name of organizataon: Friends of the Chattanooga-Hamilton Countv Bicentennial Library

Address: 1001 Broad Street Chattanoosa, TN 37402

Phone: (4231757-5425 Email: [email protected]

Executive Director/President: Emilv McDonald, Chair Executive Council of the Friends of the

Chatta nooga-Ha milton Countv Bicentennia I Libra rv

50lc3lnformation(FEIN): 10025010a


Our role: We will use funding to pav for instructional materials and Chattanooga State Technical

Communitv College instructors to teach computer/technologv classes to individuals at a number of ourarea branches during the "Get On Line Event"

Budget

lnstructors: 2 lnstructors at S35 per hour for 8 hours divided into multiple sessions Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: S15 oer oacket Total: S440.OO

Projected number of participants:

Other Expenses:


Facilities. volunteers. computers, internet access. library wide promotion

Future Funding/Grant Opportu nities

Working with Chattanooga Education Arts and Culture and Choose Chattanooga on cultivating business

sponsors to work with us on continued efforts. Partner Chattanoosa State Technical Communiw College

is devetopins a relationship with Connect TN which provides funding for technologv education. The

librarv's Senior Service Coordinator. Nancv Cogar is also exploring other grant opportunitv to assist the

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AVA Mission StatementTo promote, advocateand support originalvisual art and its artists.

AVA Board of Direcfors

OfficersDavid Hudson, PresidentWarren Barnett, Vice presidentEvan Allison, SecraaryCynthia Nesson, TreasrtrerSusan Stein, Member-at-IargeW. Keith Sanford, past president

fimAplinKatherine Boehm

Paul Campbell, IIISuzanne Corrington

Madden Corey

Michael D. Costello

Catharine Daniels

Kurt Faires

Sally Faulkner

Cheryl Godwin

Andrea Hardee

Charlotte Landis, Ex-Offi cio

Colleen Mann

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Armando Rodriquez

Mark Song

Larry Stone, Ex-Officio

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Members ofthe Grant Review CommitteePartnership for Livable Communities|ump Start the Conversation Grant program1429 zrst Street, NorthwestWashington, DC zoo36

Dear Committee Members,on behalf of the Association for visual Arts (AvA), I am writingto,support

Jhe_proposed project and community cottaUorationsrelated to the fump Start grant application.

AVA is a committed partner and will offer facilities, trainins andproiect coordination in order to provide chattanoogans witliopportunities for life long learning.

With the growing trend toward electronically_generatedcontent, AVA recently identified a strong need among thecity's citizens for access to the most technologically alvanceddigital media systems available. AVA,s Media tab r"*",

"* "hgb f9r professionally-instructed classes, workshops, afterschool programs and summer institutes. These ofi.ri.rg,focus on Web site design, graphic design, digital photolraphy,and video production and editing. witli ttre titesiaigitai

L "photography and video cameras, professional lighti;geAlin_qen1, computer systems and software teclnolo"giesavailable, the lab provides an ideal ofFsite leaming ceiter forhigh school, college students and rife long learner! of all ages.

It is my hope that as a result of the fump Start project, ourcollaborative efforts will reach a broadeiaudience andAvA,sMedia Lab will serve a vital role for our community as westrive to increase job skills, provide personar development andserve as a creative outlet for people ofall ages.

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Dear Applicant:

Based on lnformation supplled, and assruning your operatl"ons wl11 beas stated ln your applicatlon for recognlElon of exemption, we havedetermined you are exenpt frorn federal lncome tax under sectlon 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code.

Because you are a newly creaLed organlzaEi-on, we are not now nakLnga flnal deEerminatlon of your foundarlon status under Code secEton 509(a).However, we have deterrnlned thar you can reasonably be expected to be apublicly supporred organizaLlon descrlbed in the secEions shown above.

Accordingly, you will be Ereaced as a publlcly supporEed organlzatl-on,and not as a private forrndaEion, durl.ng E.he advance rullng period. Thisadvance rullng perlod begins on the dafe yorr $rere organlzed and ends onche date shosn above.

Before tl-re end of your advance rullng periodr you will be aslced tofurnish Eo your key District DJ.rector l.nformaclon needed lo determinewhether you have met the requlremenEs. of the applicable support tesLduring Ehe advance ruling period. (If you recelved a 2 ot 3 year advancerullng, you wLll be glven an opportunity to extend ttre advance rulLng to5 years.) ff you establish char you have been a publLcly supported organl-zatLon, you will be classlfled as a secclon 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) organl-zation as long as you continue to meet Ehe requlrenents of the appllcablesupporf tesE. If you do not meeL Ltre publlc'support requlrements duringthe advance ruling period, (or do not request an exLension to 5 years, Lf.appropriate), you w111 be classlfied as a privaEe foundaElon for futureperiods. Also, if you are classtfied as a private foundarion, you willbe treated as a prlvate foundation from rhe effectlve date of your exemp-tlon for purposes of sectlon 11940, whlcll inposes an exclse tax on yournet lnvesLnent Lncome, and section 507(d), which defines, in the event ofLermlnaLlon of status, the aggregace tax beneflL derived frorn tax exemptlonas a secLlon 501(c)(3) organLzatLon.

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Since you are noE a prlvate foundatlon, you are.excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Code. 'Howe.r.r,automatically exeurpE from other federal exclse taxes.quesELons about exclse, employment, or other federalkey Distrlet Dlrector.

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Donors nay deduct contrlbutlons to you as provlded in code seetionL7o' BequesEs, legacies, devises, fransfers, or g.lfts to you or for youruse are deducttbr"e for federal estare and giir tax purposes if they meetthe appllcable provisions of sectrons 2055 , 2106, and 2522.You are required to fIle lrorm ggo, Returu of organlzation Exemptfrom rncoue Tax, _on1y if your gross receipts eaeh year are normally morethan 925,000. rf your gross rlcelpts are not nornarly more Ehan $25,000we ask that you establlsh chat you are not requrred ro rtt. Form gg0 byconpletl"ng Part r of that Form for your fr.rsL'tax year. Thereafter, youw-111 not be required to flle a return unt11 your gross recelpts normalryexceed the $251000 nlnr.ruum. For gutdance in rleternlning if your grossrecel'pts are "normally" noE more ihan the $25,000 limrr, see the lnstructlo'sfor Ehe Form 990' rf a return ls requLred, ri *.r"r be fllecl by the l5tlrday of Ehe fifth month af'er rhe encr of your annua.r accounElng period.There is a penaL_ty of $10 a clay, up to a maxlmun of $5,000, when a rerrrrnis ftled late unless yo. esrabiish, as requlred by section (t652(d)(r-),thaf the failure to file t{.me11, was drre to r:easonable eause,

Name of organization:


"Get On-Line Event"


Association for Visual Arts

Address: 30 Frazier Avenue- Chattanoosa- TN 37405

Phone: (423\ 265-4282 Email: [email protected] Website: www.avarts.ore

Executive Director: Christa J. Mannarino

501c3Information(FEIN): 58-1728801


Our role: To serve as a centrallv located learnins facilitv and resource center for dieital

content development and creative self-expression. Specificallv relating to the.IumpStart project.

AVA will provide four different'6Harnessing Technology" workshops that will target life long

learners who seek customized technology instruction for their careers or personal development.

These workshqps will be free of charge and will also include eight additional hours of AVA Media

Lab access including the coaching support from AVA's Media Lab Monitor.

Budset

Instructors: $35 oer hour * 16 instruction hours = $560

Other Expenses: Design. print and mailing costs of marketing materials = $500 ($240 from grant funds)

Total: $1.000

In-Kind Contributions

(i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Design. print and mailing costs of marketing materials = $500 (AVA to donate remaining $260)


Tennessee Arts Commission - Community Learning Grant (can apply in January 2010)

Instruction Materials: $5 per person = $200


Aging in Place lnitiative"JumpStart the Gonversation" Grant Proposal

Submitted by: Association for Visual ArtsJuly 15, 2009

Who We AreThe Association for Visual Arts (AVA) was established in 1986 as a result of Vision2000 - a community visioning process - that served as a catalyst for Chattanooga's recenttransformation. Today, AVA has a membership of over 600; is run by a staff of sevenemployees; receives leadership from an engaged board of directors and receives supportfrom nearly 200 volunteers each year.

With the mission to promote, advocate and support original visual art and artists, AVAserved 54,000 individuals in 2007-08 - an increase of nine percent from the previousfiscal year. This population includes people of all ages and backgrounds.

During the Chattanooga Aging in Place community conversation, the need for technologytraining was overwhelmingly clear. As aging Americans find themselves either wantingto connect with their grandchildren through the Intemet or returning to the workforce,basic skills in using technology must be attained.

The AVA Media Lab provides an approachable and accessible setting containing 10 iMacworkstations in the central location just North of downtown Chattanooga. Technologyclasses are customized to meet the needs of the participants with a higher than standardinstructor to student ratio.

Project DescriptionAVA is requesting $1,000 through the "JumpStart the Conversation" grant initiative to beused for the presentation of four different "Harnessing Technology" workshops that willtarget life long learners who seek customized technology instruction for their careers orpersonal development. These workshops will be free of charge and will also include eightadditional hours of AVA Media Lab access including the coaching support from AVA'sMedia Lab Monitor.

This project will benefit individuals seeking to learn about the latest technological toolsand methods in order to improve their job skills, utilize Web 2.0 networking or to simplyleam something new that can enhance their current hobbies.

These prospective attendees will be identified through our local Aging in Place partnersincluding, but not limited to Senior Neighbors, North River Civic Center, theChattanoogaLibrary, Chattanooga State, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and theChattanooga Health and Performance Institute.

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Each o'Harnessing Technology" session will be presented in a workshop format whereparticipants will be introduced to a specific topic and include a hands-on projectapplication. AVA instructors are experienced in teaching multigenerational groups andAVA's Lab Monitor will be present during all workshops. Examples of workshop topics

1) From Camera to Computer - learn the basics to upload your digital catrLera imagesto the computer, enhance the images, save them, print and store

2) Navigating Web 2.0 and Social Networking - learn the basics of setting up aFaceBook, Skype, Twifier and Linked In account and how to use them effectively

3) Beginning Digital Photography - Utilizing practical camera-based exercises, thiscourse will provide beginning level digital SLR camera users with the basics

4) Beginning Video - participants will see how to use a Mini-DV camera, transferdigital video footage to a computer and edit footage using Final Cut Pro

Project OutcomesThe skills that will be cultivated at AVA's Digital Media Lab, in order to contribute to askilled workforce and quality of life in Hamilton County include:

- working knowledge of Web 2.0 social media networking;

- videography/photography techniques and software instruction;

- digital image enhancement and production;

- set design, lighting and sound engineering;

- exposure to and instruction in creative technology application software;

- teamwork, collaboration and respect for materials and others.

The Media Lab is accessible Tuesdays * Saturdays from 12 noon - 5:00 pm except whenscheduled classes are in session. Wednesday evenings, the lab is open late from 12 noon

- 8:00 pm. A lab monitor is available to assist users during Media Lab hours.

AVA is delighted to have the opporlunity to apply for a "JumpStart the Conversation"grant through the Aging in Place Initiative, and we look forward to working with ourlocal partners and the Partners for Livable Communities to help make Chattanooga thebest mid-sized city to live, work and play.

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Name of organization: Eastgate Senior Activities Center - Department of Education, Arts & Culture –City of Chattanooga

Address: 5600 Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

Phone: 423/855-9444 Email: [email protected] Website:Chattanooga.gov

Executive Director: Clarence Williams

501c3 Information ( FEIN): 62-6000259W


Our role: To provide computer access and training to senior citizens through workshops, instructionand access to computers and internet at our Senior Activity Center, located at Eastgate Town Centre.

Budget

Instructors: $20.00 per hour

Instruction Materials: $20.00 per participant


Other Expenses: additional printer $150.00, software $250.00


Computer lab furnished and operational, City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culturehandles all promotion and marketing of classes and workshops, sign-in sheet listing all participants ,City of Chattanooga Department of Information Services provides technical support.


Local Businesses with interest in reaching, and educating Senior Citizens. We have a growing base ofworkshops, seminars, and classes offered by an expanding list of businesses, government and non-profitprograms that deal specifically with the aging and provide grants and funding for educational andcultural programming. As an example, Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga has just funded andcompleted a history/quilt making project at Eastgate.

mailto:[email protected]

A l t o n P a r k D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p o r a t i o n

P. O. Box 2345………Chattanooga, TN 37410……….(423)[email protected] http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu

July 15, 2009

Members of the Grant Review CommitteePartners for Livable Communities“Jump Start the Conversation” Grant Program1429 21st Street, NorthwestWashington, D.C. 20036

Dear Members of the Grant Review Committee:

The Alton Park Development Corporation (APDC) supports and plans to serve as acommunity sponsor for the “ Get On –Line Event” and neighborhood communicationinitiatives that can Jump Start Chattanooga as a Livable Community. As a partner, APDCbrings a commitment to provide onsite staff, volunteers and a computer lab that willenable adult and youth residents to participate.

Through the Alton Park/Piney Woods Environmental Health and Justice Collaborative, aproject funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health, APDC conducts anannual series of courses for adult and youth residents that focus on Health and Wellnessissues and on community Leadership.

The Alton Park/Piney Woods community is disadvantaged, disconnected anddisenfranchised from many of the progressive initiatives taking place in the broaderChattanooga area. The proposed Jump Start grant complements the intent of our coursesand helps to address neighborhood communication challenges.

The Alton Park Development Corporation welcomes the opportunity to participate in thisinnovative program that will provide a vital service to neighborhood elders and can alsoenhance our ongoing efforts to promote intergenerational learning in the community.

Sincerely,

Geri B. Spring,

Director, Alton Park Development Corporation

Community Organizer, Environmental Health and Justice Collaborative

(http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu/)


http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu


“Get On-Line Event”


Name of organization: Alton Park Development Corporation

Address: PO BOX 2345, Chattanooga, TN 37410 ______

Phone: 423-991-6435 Email: [email protected] Website: http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu

Executive Director: Geri Spring

501c3 Information ( FEIN): 62-1781939


Our role: As a community-based nonprofit organization serving one of Hamilton County’s mostdisadvantaged neighborhoods, the Alton Park Development Corporation will provide an on-sitecomputer learning lab , project oversight, and coordination with “Get Online partners”. In addition wewill use funding to pay for instructional materials and Chattanooga State Technical Community Collegeinstructors to teach computer/technology classes to adult and youth residents at our neighborhoodlocation at the Piney Woods Family Resource Center during the “Get On Line Event”.

Budget

Instructors: 2 Instructors at $35 per hour for 8 hours Total: $560.00

Instruction Materials: $15 per packet Total: $300.00


Other Costs _Resident Transportation Stipend ($7.00 ea)______ Total: _$140.00____


APDC staff (2), Neighborhood Environmental College graduate volunteers (5), neighborhood onsitecomputer lab, classroom , onsite security, neighborhood promotion, record of participants.


Connect TN – State Technology Initiative, Appalachian Community Foundation, City of ChattanoogaNeighborhood Services


http://chattanoogacreek.utk.edu

CoLLtct,/MEDICINEffice of Business and Finance

960 East Third StreetSuite 102

Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403Tel: (423) 778-7840Fax: (423) 778-3673

July 15,2009

To Whom It May Concern:

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and the ChattanoogaHealth and Performance Institute (CHPI) are pleased to write this letter of support for thegrant application of the Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library, theSoutheast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities and CHPI regardingBuilding Partnerships: Chattanooga-A Livable Community for All Ages. We, along withour partners, are committed to the building of a living community which closes the gapbetween various age groups, creates a better understanding and support of the issuesfacing our aging population and further develops our area as a learning community whichcontinuously develops its future leaders.

This grant will allow us to further expand the outreach capabilities of the partners andimprove intergenerational issues. It will also allow us to develop a learning event toCelebrate Our Successes while strengthening the relationships between our partners andother groups and agencies within the community.

We appreciate your time and effort you're in reviewing this application and hope that youwill find it creditable for award.

Sincerely,

/t/ki44,4z-Ronald G. Blankenbaker, M.D.Associate Dean, Emeritus andPresident, Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute

JumpStart the Conversation grant application

Chaftanooga Livable Gommunities and Aging in Placelnitiative

Deadline: July 17,2009

Chattanooga seeks to be more than just senior-friendly. Chattanooga seeks to be a "livinglaboratory" where the rising population can be active participants in the "rethinking, retrofitting,and redesigning" of the community. The rising population between the ages of 45 and 64 in theChattanoogaareaaccounts for 4lYo of the total adult population, nearly double number of those

currently 65 and over.

Chattanooga Health and Performance Institute (CHPI) is collaborating with Choose Chattanoogaand the Chattanooga Hamilton County Bicentennial Library to coordinate the citywide effortsand strengthen the partnerships that will keep citizens actively engaged in the community as theyage-

CFIPI's specifrc task is organizing a "learning event." which will be a community-wide, multi-generational interactive opportunity. All the parhrers will participate, as well as educational and

service organizations that are multi-age oriented, zuch as the library, arts organizations, schools,

and community organizations. The learning event will take place at the conclusion of the Agingin Place Initiative. The content and learning objectives for the event will be based on data and

insights gathered during the computer training progritms.

Chattanooga has a national reputation for creating a bold vision and making things happen.

Partners for Livable Communities was a catalyst for helping Chattanooga make a big step

forward, and the community can build on that to take the next step as it takes on the Aging inPlace challenge.

Eleanor Cooper, AssociateChattanooga Health and Performance Institute110 Windmere Dr.Chattanooga" TN [email protected]&w

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Gity of GhattanoogaOTPNRTNTCNT OF PARKS & RECREATION

1102 South WStkins StreetChattanooga, Tennessee 37404

July 17,2009

Members of the Grant Review CommitteePartnership for Livable Communities

"JumpStart Conversation" Grant Program

t42g 2!'t Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036


please accept this letter of support for the application to receive funding of a S1OOO mini-grant

available through your "JumpStart" grant program. The Chattanooga Department of Parks and

Recreation has numerous community centers around the area in which we'could use the

funding to provide basic computer and technology training as a partner in the "Get OnLine

Event."

The Department of Parks and Recreation believes that addressing the basic needs of our

citizens and educating them to better access information through modern technology will serve

our area well in the future as we work toward Building a Livable Community for all ages in

Chattanooga.

We look forward to participating in this collaborative event and continue to work on developing

our relationship with our partners included in this application packet.

Thank you for Your consideration.

AdministratorChattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation

hce A. Zehnder, CPR

oFFlcE: (423) 64$6050 ' FAX: (423) 643-6098

Chottqnoogo: Building a Livable Community

"Get On-Line Event"


Name of organization: Chattanooga Department of Parks and Recreation - Citv of Chattanooea

Address: 1102 South Watkin

Phone: 423/649-6856 Email: [email protected] Website:Chattanooga.gov

ExecutiveDirector: Administrator,LarryZehnder

50lc3lnformation(FelN): 62-6000259W


Our role: To provide computer access and training to senior citizens through workshops, instructionand access to computers and internet at our Senior Activity Center, located at Eastgate Town Centre.

Budeet

lnstructors: 535.00 per hour for 8 hours (2 lnstructor teach multiple sessions) Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: 515.00 per participant Total 5440

Projected number of participants: 30-50

Other Expenses:


Computer lab furnished and operational. Citv of Chattanooga Department of Par.ks and Recreation area

centers handles all promotion and marketing of classes and workshops, sign-in sheet listins allparticipants , Citv of Chattanooga Department of lnformation Services provides technical support.

Future Fundins/Grant Opportunities

Local Businesses with interest in reaching, and educatins Senior Citizens. We have a erowing base ofworkshoos, seminars, and classes offered bv an expanding list of businesses, government and non-profitprosrams that deal specificallv with the agins and provjde erants and fundine for educationalprogramming.

1000 Newby Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 ● 423.755.6100 ● Fax 423.755.6138

July 17, 2009

Members of the Grant Review Committee

Partnership for Livable Communities

“Jump Start the Conversation” Grant Program

1429 21st Street NW

Washington, DC 20036


Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is pleased to provide this letter in support of a community-

wide “Get-Online Event” to Jump Start Chattanooga as a Livable Community.

Senior Neighbors is committed as a partner to provide volunteers, participants, facilities, and

marketing support to engage our residents in lifelong learning.

During a June 30, 2009 workshop, local organizations gathered to consider what support

services are needed for our aging population. One of the issues identified was providing access

to training and education for those who are disconnected and disenfranchised. Senior

Neighbors has historically demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of our

community’s elders. Senior Neighbors appreciates having a role in establishing a livable

community for all ages.

As Executive Director of Senior Neighbors, I fully support our community’s efforts to seek

external funding to support a program designed to build a better community.

Sincerely,

Dawn Abel Weber

Executive Director

Chattanooga: Building a Livable Community: Chattanooga

Name of organization:

"Get On-Line Event"

Jumpstart Mini Grant Application

Alexian Brothers Senior Neiehbors

Address: l-000 Newbv Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone: (423)755-6100 Email: [email protected]

Executive Director/President: Dawn AbelWeber

501c3 lnformation ( FEIN): 52-0546376


Our role: We will use fundin

Communitv College instructors to teach computer/technologv classes to individuals at two of our senior

centers during the "Get On Line Event".

Budget

lnstructors: 2 lnstructors at S35 per hour for 8 hours Total: 5560.00

lnstruction Materials: S10 oer oacket Total: 5440.00


Other Expenses:


(i.e. volunteers, facilities, classroom space, etc)

Facil ities, vol u nteers, com puters, internet access


Cultivating businesses as sponsors for continued efforts. Developing relationships with other

organizations that provide fundins for technologv education.

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Ron LittlefieldSecretary

Gregg RidleyTreasurer

July 17,2009

lrene Garnett, Chief Operating OfficerPartners for Livable Communities1429 2I't Street NWWashington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

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southeast Tennessee Deveropment District i1!!9 n_*"nt agency for both the region,sArea Agency on Aging and Disability and LWIA 5, ttre ro?al workforce Investment Actservice delivery system' Through our strong inter-agency partnership and through thecollaborative efforts sparked uylne Aging In place t"nltiutiu", we feel strongly that thisclub is needed, and we commit our."rlour"es to the project. we also look forward toapplying for additionar funding opportunities in ordir tl sustain the projecr.

It is with much enthusiasm that I offer this letter of commitment for this application, andI appreciate your consideration. If you have questions abou, ,rri, letter or the project,please do not hesitate ro call me ar qZZ_qZ+_ .ZSt.

Sincerely,

Dr' P\lnsC-o*o.**-Phyllis Casavant, Ed. D.Foundation OfficerSoutheast Development Foundation, Inc.

P'O' Box 4'157 ' 1000 Rrveru:noNrpeRrwav . CHarreruooca, TN 31405_0757(423)266_s781 . FAX (423)267-770s

Aging in Place InitiativeSoutheast Development Foundation, Inc.

Identification of Applicant / Mission of OrganizationSoutheast Development Foundation, Inc./ Agency Mission: See Attached

Executive Director Contact InformationDr. Phyllis Casavant, Foundation Officerc/o Southeast Tennessee Development DistrictP.O.Box47571 000 Riverfront ParkwayChattanooga, Tennesse e 37 403

Phone: 423-424-425 1/ [email protected]

Primary Contact for Metlife InitiativeKristi Strode, Regional Planner and Project Developer423 -643 -235 0/ kstrode @ sedev. org

Federal Employer ID62-1849582

Proposal SummaryNothing can be more important to Aging in Place than offering employmentservices to older workers to help them regain the level of self-worth that has been

validated through a lifetime of productive work. Many seniors today findthemselves mired in unexpected financial straits brought on by the economicdownturn. Sadly, many cannot even begin to enjoy the quality of lifeChattanooga has to offer before finding a way to make ends meet and reducingunexpected financial losses. Many other retirees, on the other hand, have been

able to withstand the storm financially only to have entered retirement to find thatthe absence of work has such strong bearing on their lives that they are unable tofind happiness through conventional retirement modes.

The Southeast Development Foundation, Inc. and its partner affiliates havedeveloped a model Job Club for Mature Workers that is perfectly suited t-o theMetlife solicitation. Seniors in need of Job Club services will be coached and

trained in job acquisition and retention skills, with job placement servicesavailable through the Career Center. Seniors in need of retraining prior toemployment will be provided referral and support to training. Implementing thissenior sgrvice in Chattanooga will truly make the city a more livable community.

Greater"n"uf"*"tlf"ti:i:".:r$Tl"TH1ffi ureworkers,,

The Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETDD) on behalf of the SoutheastDevelopment Foundation, Inc' i; pleased to submit this request to the MetlifeFoundation for funding support that will provide the seed money to establish a Job clubfor Mature workers' This club will allow members to learn valuable job skills (such astechnological skills) so they may pursue employment in today's knowledge-basedeconomy. Also, members may opt to mentor ,rr"m-b"r, of the ug"n.y,, youth workersProgram.

As a successful multi-county planning and development agency serving localgovernments in southeast Tennessee, the SETDD is well suite; to implement thisinitiative and has an established track record of successful program operations since1967' SETDD serves as the administrator.of the r"gion', ar"a iounciion Aging andDisability and the public workforce . initiative thrlugh its operation or worlcforceInvestment Acl services. The organizationcurrently r".u", older job seekers through itsone stop career center system, but the recent economic downturn has made thecompetition for employment difficult for many. The IVIetLir" gruni opportunity willenable the sETDD to establish a job.club that is specifically g"#"0 tow'alo the uniqueneeds of the older worker by providing a focused, concentrated preparation that willprepare this demographic to compet: -*o.: effectively in a tooay,, .nat"rrging jobmarket' Eligibility for enrollment ctnsideration ,"qrir", rorkers to be 62years of age orolder.

The plan calls for the established Mature worker Job club to meet monthly as jobacquisition and retention skills are taught. workers will learn the mechanics ofotganizing a job search, completing applications / building experience-based resumes,participating in effective interviews, appropriate follow-up t""rrriq""r, benefitscoordination, communications skills, p*tirut*ty ]o"ur"o on inter-generationalunderstanding in the workplace. It is envisioned that the Job club will become a supportnetwork for the participants, and the collective work of facilitators and participants willenhance motivation throughout the search for employrnent. In the evJnt that specificskills training is needed to eliminate deficits and'make participants more employable,refe*al to appropriate training entities will be providedio training partners.

The Mature worker Job Club will surely benefit the participants engaged in the trainingbut' as a service to the community and to maximizethe Iearning pro*r.", as well, the plancalls for the mature workers to participate in a strong mentoring services component tobenefit youngerjob seekers. the mentlring compon"it r* the mature popuiation will bea greil asset both for both the experienced worker and the younger workers benefittingfrom the interface' rt will op"n diulogue and help foster inter-generational lines ofcommunication' Ideally, the mentoring activity will help to mentors and mentees througheffectively paving .r|".-Y.uy to entrli / re-eitry to the workplace through enhancedcommunication skill building.

MISSION STATEMENT

Southeast Development Foundation, Inc.

Activities and Operational Information

The goal of all activities and operations of the Southeast Development Foundation,Incorporated will be to increase the number of services available in Southeast Tennessee

to all residents of Hamilton, Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Meigs, RJrea, Sequatchie, Marion,Grundy, Franklin and Bledsoe Counties in Tennessee and Catoosa, Walker and DadeCounties in Georgia.. Services provided can include either one or more of the following:assistance with activities of daily living, supportive housing, information and assistanceneeded to provide for independent living, nutritional support and other activitiescontributing to improving the quality of life and enhancing multiple levels of servicesavailable through the Southeast Tennessee Development District. All work of thefoundation will be performed by volunteers and funding allocation determinations will bemade by members of the Board of Directors. Foundation activities will commenceimmediately, and all activities will further the foundation's purpose and increase thenumber and quality of services available to all the region's residents.

CAREER

July 17,2009

Ms.Irene Garnett, CEOPartners for Livable Communities7429 zft Street, NW,Washington, DC 20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

The Southeast Tennessee Development District's Job Club for Mature Workers programthat is being proposed for funding consideration contains a strong mentoring component.As Regional Youth Coordinator for the Workforce Investment Act's Youth Program, Ican attest to the importance of mentoring in the life of a young person. I will be pleased

to coordinate referral of a select number of at-risk youth and matching mentoringsuitability to senior Job Club participants. This activity should prove mutually beneficialto both the seniors and the youth as well. Ideally, it will help prepare participants for thecomplexity of multi-generational workplaces so evident in today's. labor market. Itshould also advance the opportunity for practicing effective communication skills andstrengthen the understanding of divergent styles, cultures and mores.

The alienation and isolation that can be experienced by new employees on the job can becircumvented by appropriate training and pre-employment preparation. Communicationis the crucial key to fostering higher levels of job satisfaction and can directly impact theability of the new employee to comfortably assimilate. The senior mentoring effortshould prove to be an excellent way to integrate this preparation into training.

Yours truly,

,tr*, g F*'/6Gary Rudolph, CoordinatorWIA Regional Youth Program

Soursnasr TaNNnSsEE Anna Acnxcy oN AcING AND Drsnstt,trvP.O. Box 4757 . CHerrrrNcro<;rr, TN 374050157

(423)266s781 . FAX (423)4244225

July 15,2009

Ms. Irene Garnett, Chief Operating OfficerPartners for Livable Communities1429 21"'Sffeet, NWWashington, DC20036

Dear Ms. Garnett:

It is with much enthusiasm that I am offering support for the Southeast Tennessee Development District'sapplication for funding for the development of a Mature Worker Club through the agency's Tennessee Career

ienter. As an affiliate organization of the applicant agency, the Southeast TN Area Agency on Aging and

Disability looks forward to this partnership which will promote lifelong learning and workplace readiness for

those over 62.

As the Assistant Director, I understand the needs for this type of educational group for this population. I am

excited about the opportunities for the goup to bond with each other as they venture into technology training

that will help them find employment, if they so desire.

I appreciate your consideration of this letter of support. Please feel free to call me at 423'424-42'77.

Sincerely,

pfi-; il.**-J,Kathi Hanah, Assistant DirectorSoutheast TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability

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Internal Revenue ServiceDirector, Exempt Organizatj.onsRuli-ngs and Agreements

B y'Pg/-.fl lx-.ii3?"#i"lulf the rreasury

Cincinnati, Ohio 4520L

Person t,o Contact _ ID#:Dale Pepper 3108101Contact Telephone Nurnbers :

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Foundation ForP.O. Box 4l5lChattanooga, TN

fn Home Care, fncorporated

37 405573-263-34 0951,3-2 63-3517

PhoneFaxFederal fdentification Nurnber:

62-1.8 49s82

Dear Sir or Madam

fn our letter dated August 9, 200r, we determined that you were exempt fromFederal income tax under section 501 (a) of the fnterna]_'ourr.r,u" code of1986 as an organization described in section 501(c) (3).Because you were a newly created orqanization, we did not make a finaLdetermination of your private foundition status under section 509 (a) of thecode' However, we deLermined that you- could reasonably be expect,ed. Lo be apublicly supported organization descrj.bed in section S6gi"f ff) or 509 (a) (2)of the code' lVe a'Lso determined that you would be treat"J'u" other than aprivate foundation durinq your advance ruling period.Based on the financial- information you submitted covering your advanceruling period, we have determined that you are a private flunoat,ion asdefined in section 509(a) of the code. your exempt status as anorgranizat.ion described in section 50 j. (c) (3) remains in effect.you do not constitute an organization described in section 509(a) (1),509(a) (2), 509(a) (3) or 509(a) (4) of the Code for the fol1o"i.g reasons:1. you are not an organization described in section 509(a) (r) of thecode because you are not an organization descri-bed in sections170 (b) (1) (A) (i) rhrough 1?0 (b) irt fal tu) of rhe Code. Further, youare not an organization described in section L70tniirtiet trri) of theCode because you faited to meet eirher the 33_L/3 ;;;;;"r_of_supporrtest or the 10 percent facts.and circumstances tesi. in tnis regard,it is provided in section 1. L70A-9 (e) (6) of the fncome TaxRegulations that in determining whether or not such tests are met,support from direcl or indirect cont.ributions rrom tne general publicincludes contributions from an individual, trust, o.

"orporation butonly to the extenl that the totar contribution from a -singre

suchindividuar, trust, or corporation does not exceed 2 percent of theorganization's total supporL' A review of the rinanliar informationyou recently submitted indicates that you do not mu"t Jr,* 33_r/3percent-of-support test for the reasons set forLh on Encr.osure r.

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section 1.170A-9(e) (3) of the Regurations p.rovides that if anorqanization faiJ.s to meet the 3j_L/: percent_of_support test, itwill be treated as a publicry supportei org"nization'ii-it norrnallyreceives at least L0 percent or ils support from governrnentar units,from contributions made directly or iniirectry by-the g"r.rrr public,or from a cornbination of these sources. An organizati.on must, alsomaintain a continuous and bona fide program toi soticii"tio' of fundsfrom the generar public and have . qlrr"ining booy rep.resentative ofthe broad i.nterest of the public.

AdditionaL factors considered include the percent.aqe of financiarsupport, sources of support, the avaii-abirity "r prlriJ iacilities orservices, drrd whether loti.itutiorrs r", *"*u*rs are ai-med at asubstantial number of persons. you do not meet the facts andcircumstances test for the reasons set forth ." ,""r.1;;. ,.

You are not an organization described in section 509 (a) (2) of thecode because you do not meet the support tests provided in sections509(a) (2) tu and 509(a) (2) (B) of the code. rn this regard, it isprovided that in determining whether or not such tests are met, anorganization must normally ieceive mo.re than one-third of its supportfrom any combination of girt", grants, contributions, -or-*"*oershipfees; and gross receipts from "i*i""iirri;"""r"" of m"r.r,r.rdi"",performance of services, or furnishing oi facititj.es.-i;-;" activitywhich is not an unrelated trade or buiiness (within in" *"uning ofsection 513 0f the code), not including suct receipts from anyperson, or from any bureau or^agency oi " gorr"rnmental unit, inexcess of the greater of $5000 or r-p"t""ni of the organization,ssupport in such taxable years, or from disquatified persons (asdefined in section 494e of tne Code); and nornally not more thanone-third of its support from gross investment income. iection agSOof the code provides, in part, that the term ,,di.squalified person,,means, with respect to a private foundation, a person who is asubstantiar contributor to a foundation. i;" term ,,substantialcontributor" as defined in section 507 (A) (il- of tfr" Coa", *uun" unyperson who contributed an aggregate amount of more than $5r 000 to thefoundation, if such amount i,i *or" than 2 percent of the totaJ.contributions received by the foundation rerore the crose of thetaxable year in which tht contribution is receivea. A review of thefinancial inforrnation you submitted inaicales that you do not meetthe support tests ror the reasons set forth on Encr.osure r.

You are not, an organization described in section 509 (a) (3) of thecode because you are not organized uno-op"ruieo sorery for thebenefit of, or in connectioi with on" or'*"r. "r the organizationsdescribed in sections 509(a) (1) or 509 (a) (2) of the Code.

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4. you are not an organization described in section 509(a) (a) of thecode because you are not organized and operated exc-r-usively fortesting for public safety.

We have noL consj-dered whether youfoundatlon under section 4942(J) G)

gualify as a private operatingof t,he Code.

As a private foundation you are reQuired to fiLe Form gg0-pF/ Return ofPrivate Foundation or section 4 gai (il 0) ?rust rreated as a privateFoundatj-on, by the L5th day of the fifth month rollowinq tne c]ose of yourannual accountj.ng period. There is a penalty^?I $20 a jay ($100 d day forlarge organizations), up to a maximum of SfO,OOO ($50,OOO,fo, largreorganizations) or 5 percent of your gross receipts (whichever is less), foreach return filed rate, unless there j.s reasonable cause for the delay. (aii:n;Jt;3:i:it'"n is one that has sross receiprs.*"""Jir,e $1 million ror

since you are classified as a private foundation as of the date of thisletter, all parts of the Form 990-pF for the year ended Decernber 31, 2006,should be completed. However, the figures foi.coLumn i"i-o, part r, all ofPart fX through part XIV, and part XV (ii afplicable), 'ana your answers tothe questions in Part vrr should refLect oniy the period beginning on theabove date and ending on the last day of your tax year

I:'H"',il;il"j:i,;:o;::":;:"1"?::^::"'o be completed and filed accordins

Forms gg'-p' for subsequent years must be filed by the 15th day of thefifth month after the end of your annual accounti-ng period.rf you become supported by the pubric in the future, or expect to becomesupported by the public, you may reguest that your private foundationstatus be terminated under section SOZ .f t;; Code.

ff you are in agreement with our proposed determination, please sign andreturn one copy of the enclosed rorm'60L8/ -cor"errt

to proposed AdverseAction.

rf you do not agree with our determination, you have the right to protestit' To protest, you should file. a written'aipear as explained in theencl"osed publication 892, "Exempt organizations Appear procedures forUnagreed fssues." your appeal shoutd give the fads, Iaw, anO any otherinformation t'o support your position. -rn" "pp"aL

must be submitted within30 days,from t,he date oi tnis tetter and *u"l b",signed by one of yourprincipal officers' You may request a hearing with a *u*u", of the officeof the Regional Director of Appeals when you file your appeal. rf ahearing is requested, you wili be contactea to arrange a date for it. Thehearing may be held at the regionar offic., or, if yJu,"qr""a/ at any

Foundation For fn Home care, ,"".ron"i:?"162-78 49582

mutually convenient district office. rf you- wirl be represented by someonewho is not one of your principal officers, that person "iii need to file apoh/er of attorney or tax information authorizatitn with us.

rf you do not protest this determination within 30 days from the date ofthis l-etter, this letter will become our final determLnation in thismatter. Further, if you do not appeal this determinatiol i, a tlmelymanner' it will be considered by the rnternal Revenue servi"" u" " fai.ureto exhaust avairabre administrative remedies. section -7428(b) (z) of thernternal Revenue code provides in part that, "A decraratorv judgrment ordecree under this section shalL not be issued in any p.o"""oing unless theTax Court, the claims court, or the district court of the united states forthe District of columbia determines that the organization invol_ved hasexhausted administrative remedies available to it within ttl rrrternalRevenue Service. "

help resolve any questions about your privatekeep it with your permanent records.

please contact t,he person whose name andin the heading of this Letter.

Because this letter couLdfoundation status, please

ff you have any guestions,telephone nurnber are shown

Enclosures: EnclosurePublication 892Form 6018.

'' -l;. 'o*ul'^-l

lois G. LernerDirector, Exempt OrganizationsRulings and Agreements

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Sincerely,2'-

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