Agenda Packet 10-10-18 Joint Work Session

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15th Night Initiative The City of Eugene is partnering with the 4J and Bethel School Districts and a number of community partners on the 15th Night Initiative to address youth homelessness. A total of 311 students who are unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness have been identified in Eugene. The 15th Night’s Rapid Alert Network system responded to 120 requests between January and September 2017. The City’s Recreation Division is also partnering with 15th Night to provide a variety of recreational experiences, programming and development opportunities for youth participants. Three 15th Night youth were hired this past summer by the Recreation Division following their completion of an internship and job training program. Looking Glass McKay Lodge The City of Eugene allocated almost $425,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate McKay Lodge, which is a residential facility for male juvenile ex-offenders. McKay Lodge is owned and operated by Looking Glass and supports 35 youth annually. Funds will be used to renovate the kitchen, replace the roof, replace the HVAC system, and for other interior improvements. Work will commence in 2018. Whiteaker School The City of Eugene allocated $250,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate Whiteaker School, which is owned and operated by Head Start of Lane County. At this location, Head Start provides services to almost 200 children and provides over 4,000 meals per month. Funds will be used for roof repairs, kitchen expansion and renovation, and security improvements. Work will commence in 2018. The 15th Night Initiative addresses youth homelessness in Eugene. 8 ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS October 10, 2018, Joint City-County Work Session – Item 1