Item 2-CDC CSBG Report October 2025 — original pdf

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Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report October 14, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources.  Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities);  Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management);  Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues);  Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $423,390.61 $209,879.78 $135 $633,405.39 56% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 21 Success Rate% 49% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date August FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 457 457 46% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 53 19 48 Success Rate % 95% 96% Number Served 457 A Year Ago 151 187 55,722 70,634 154 686 21 703 1,461 909 1. Neighborhood Services – We offer Basic Needs including Food Help, Emergency Rental assistance, Utility Assistance, Self-Sufficiency Case Management services, Bus Passes, Health Screenings, Information & Referrals, and Seasonal Services* at our seven Neighborhood Centers.** *Child Safety Seats, Fans, and Income Tax filing. 2 ** The South Austin Neighborhood Center is currently closed for major HVAC renovations. The public is being directed to the other Neighborhood Centers for services. Expected reopening: TBD. 2. Food Help – The Neighborhood Centers in collaboration with the Central Texas Food Bank offers food distribution events that provide a variety of shelf-stable goods, fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods to low-income families. These distributions supplement existing grocery budgets with much-needed nutritious foods. 3. Financial Stability Rental Assistance Funding – From January – September we assisted 454 people in 218 households avoid eviction using these funds. The total amount of rent assistance payments was $603,305.17. 4. Onsite Monitoring Visit – In July, the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) conducted a monitoring review. The goal of the review was to provide assurance regarding compliance with federal and state requirements and program objectives. To achieve this goal, a sample of transactions were selected and tested and no findings were identified. TDHCA staff were very complimentary of the services we provide in the Neighborhood Services Unit. 5. Austin Energy Plus 1 Program – Serious illness, a recent job loss, or the pandemic can make it difficult for some customers to pay their utility bills. The Plus 1 fund helps by providing emergency financial aid to customers who have a temporary problem paying their utility bills. 6. NSU Public Health Nursing - The Neighborhood Services nurses are offering free health screenings at the Neighborhood Centers. Services included: blood pressure screenings, blood sugar screenings, cholesterol screenings, health education, hemoglobin A1c, pregnancy tests, and general health information & resources. The NSU nurses also offer services at events at the Consulate of Mexico, Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center (CGSAC), and the Baptist Community Center Mission. NSU nurses are administering Flu Vaccine at the Neighborhood Centers. 7. Self-Sufficiency Case Management Services – The Neighborhood Services Unit social workers help clients reenter the world of work, connecting them with resources, agencies, and training opportunities; including assistance with housing stability, basic needs, and public transportation. They have provided case management services to 154 individuals this year. 8. Success Stories – See below. In the Nurse’s own words: 3 I have a success story from a client who visited our HUB at the Neighborhood Center. Since we began doing HUBS at our Neighborhood Centers, clients have returned to the center to get food, information/referrals, health screenings, etc. The client I met with was coming to our center before the COVID pandemic. They returned recently for a Health screening. She has become a regular client, knows the staff, and is very sweet. Her blood pressure was high, her blood sugar was in the 300s, and her A1C was 10.9. I explained to the client that her vitals were out of range. The client stated she has been stressed and has not seen her PCP. I discussed with the client what was going on in her stressful life and then we discussed her health issues. She understood and was concerned about her health as well. I told her to make an appt with her PCP as soon as possible. She made the appointment with her doctor. Since working with her doctor, she has successfully come down on all her vitals. Her blood pressure is lower, her blood sugar is now in the 130s, and her A1C is below 7. She has been working with a social worker to address her stress from family and work. She is continuing to do well and make changes with her eating and exercising and dealing with her stress on a day- to-day basis. This is just one small instance where we helped a client become more aware of their health issues, empowered them to take action, and provided referrals for continuity of care. 4