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Thank you Elizabeth.

Hi Eliana, During the pandemic The Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) conducted a survey of nonprofits and asked a specific question about perceived needs in the community. It was a very useful data point at the time. We combined survey responses with in-depth interviews of community leaders to inform our grant…

We are in the process of setting up a scholarship program for current or former foster youth interested in pursuing Career and Technical Education (CTE) at select community colleges. Knowing the path is not as straight and there are likely to be some times when students take time off, we are also trying to figure out how…

Hi @MikaylaComes, There is a lot to cover in this request. I am happy to share what I can. I have found grant application review in GLM and site visits to be one of the best ways to engage board members. If you want to share ideas, please reach out and we can set up a call. Kate

Got it. Good idea. Maybe try something open ended and very simple like a comment box "Please share one or two sentences to describe your initial reactions to this application."

Can you clarify what you mean by first pass evaluation? Do you mean screening applicants? Happy to try to help, but would like to know some more information. One idea is to ask applicants to self-report if they meet eligibility guidelines as a first pass.

Hello, I would be happy to share our experiences launching and administering the PCF Scholars Program that provided flexible spending/emergency funds. https://pasadenacf.org/scholarships/pcf-scholars/ We collaborate with and grant to the college foundation who administers the flexible spending money and bookstore vouchers.…

If this is helpful, we have started using Visme to share both numbers and narrative information.

Hello Michelle, The Pasadena Community Foundation is also helping administer a CDBG-CV small business grant program. We are collecting information and have some insights we can share. Feel free to call or email me directly. Kate Clavijo, kclavijo@pasadenacf.org 626 796-2097 x7

Thank you Juana. I have also called other foundations to get information. It would be great if your response inspires some others to share their experiences as well. I could try to synthesize what I learn and share back. Sincerely, Kate

Hi Celeste- Is there more to the bed delivery model that makes it a "program", such as outreach and additional supports? If not, then I might consider the number of beds distributed to be the final outcome measure. This might be a good example of where a logic model could help. Tom's suggestions about interviews is a good…

Great question and I commend you for being so thoughtful. I like and appreciate Lori's comments. Our most connected community partners refer to people with housing insecurity as unhoused neighbors. Perhaps "students facing housing insecurity" or students who are unhoused", with the emphasis on the person first, not the…