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COJ NONPROFIT GATEWAY E-NEWS
MARCH 2023
The purpose of the monthly Nonprofit Gateway Newsletter is to promote cross-sector partnerships and connect organizations in Jacksonville to events & trainings, funding & grant opportunities, COJ updates, news, and more.
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Strategic Partnerships Update |
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On March 14, Community Solutions, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness, announced the acquisition of a third property in Jacksonville to accelerate community efforts to reduce veteran homelessness. The acquisition is part of a broader initiative to leverage a new social impact financing model to introduce additional real estate assets within certain communities participating in Community Solutions’ Built for Zero initiative.
Villager Apartments is the latest property acquired in Jacksonville using this new model. The property has 40 units, half of which will be dedicated to veterans exiting homelessness and half of which will be market-rate units intended to preserve existing affordable housing. Caroline Village was acquired first in April 2022 with 93 units, and French Courtyard was acquired in June 2022 with 42 units.
Mayor Lenny Curry said: “I am incredibly proud of the success we continue to have through our public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to reduce homelessness in Jacksonville. Working with Community Solutions, we have acquired a third property. This property increases the supply of affordable housing in Jacksonville and puts us within reach of effectively ending veteran homelessness in our community.”
Jacksonville is one of 16 target large cities in Built for Zero chosen for this level of investment because it has built a successful strategic partnership ecosystem that has resulted in a 35 percent reduction in veteran homelessness since 2015.
Because of this progress, Jacksonville has moved into the pipeline for the Large City Last Mile cohort, meaning that the Built for Zero team thinks they could be one of the first large cities to reach functional zero.
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Community Goals Framework Spotlight -
Goal 3: Vibrant & Thriving Neighbordhoods and
Goal 10: Public Safety
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The purpose of the Community Goals Framework is to ensure the alignment of community priorities and to create a common language that all sectors can utilize to define their investments.
This month we are highlighting two quality of life goals, Goals 3 & 10:
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Goal 3 - Vibrant & Thriving Neighborhoods: Enhance neighborhoods by advancing revitalization strategies, ensuring housing affordability, and supporting smart development.
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Goal 10 - Public Safety: Ensure a safe, healthy community and support high-quality emergency preparedness, response, and assistance services.
See below to learn about partnerships and services that align with one or both of these goals.
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Housing and Community Development Division (HCDD) |
The Housing and Community Development Division manages affordable housing and community development related initiatives on behalf of the City to increase the availability of affordable housing to low-and moderate-income persons within the Jacksonville community through public and private partnerships. They are responsible for the administration of Federal and State funding received on behalf of the City for affordable housing initiatives. |
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Neighborhood Services
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The Neighborhood Services Office focuses on citizen participation and neighborhood improvements. This office coordinates the activities of the City's Neighborhood Coordinators, who work with neighborhood organizations, and six Citizen Planning Advisory Committees (CPACs). This office facilitates the City's annual Neighborhood Award Program and manages the Neighborhood Organizations Directory.
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Business Continuity Plan Resources |
The development and integration of a business continuity plan is essential, and it helps build a more resilient community equipped to sustain essential functions, deliver critical services and stabilize community lifelines under all conditions. The City's Emergency Preparedness Division has developed a template to provide a wide array of planning tools and reference materials that can be viewed online. |
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Special Medical Needs Registry |
The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division maintains a registry of clients who have been identified as persons with Special Medical Needs who require assistance during evacuations and sheltering. Registration is required annually to remain in the system and it should be completed well in advance. |
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R.E.V.A.M.P Duval Registry |
R.E.V.A.M.P. Duval, is the Registry for Endangered, Vulnerable, and Missing Persons within Duval County. It is a voluntary identification program that aids in the safe return of individuals that may be endangered, vulnerable or missing with cognitive and memory impairment or sensory disabilities. The registry is free to those who apply. |
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COJ CommUniverCity Leadership Training Program |
Hosted by the Neighborhoods Service Office, CommUniverCity is a free COJ training program for neighborhood leaders that introduces participants to a variety of City services that will benefit their community and enhance their leadership skills. The 2023 Training Session application is now available. Applicants must live in Duval County, and the selection process is competitive as space is limited to only 30 participants. Click here to learn more.
To apply or learn more, please contact Rosemary Wesolowski at rosemary@coj.net. Applications are due by April 27, 2023.
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Jacksonville Resilience Survey |
The City of Jacksonville is developing a comprehensive city resilience strategy to guide policies, projects, & programs that will help Jacksonville prepare for, adapt to, & quickly rebound from acute shocks and chronic stresses the city may face. Click on the orange button to complete the resilience survey. |
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KHA's Results-Based Accountability™
Training and Support
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As part of Kids Hope Alliance’s (KHA) commitment to helping achieve greater results for the children, youth, and families, KHA is integrating the Results-Based Accountability™ (RBA) framework into the contracting and reporting process. RBA is a disciplined way of thinking and acting to improve entrenched and complex social problems using data. To assist providers and the community in understanding and implementing the RBA framework, KHA has released a two-hour webinar RBA 101, “Turn the Curve” Thinking which is available on CollaborNation®.
These sessions will be available throughout the year 2023. Click on the button below to register on CollaborNation® and sign up for the training.
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DFD's Education & Training Series: Opioid
Overdose & Narcan Administration
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Please join Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and Drug Free Duval (DFD) for a free online training about signs of overdose, and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug, Narcan. Residents of Duval County will receive a free Narcan kit, but anyone can join the training.
This training will be offered twice a month and it is a part of Drug Free Duval's Education and Training Series: Opioid Overdose & Narcan Administration.
Upcoming Trainings:
- Thursday, April 20th from 6:00-7:00pm
- Tuesday, May 2nd from 8:00-9:00am
- Wednesday, May 10th from 12:00-1:00pm
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Directory of Services For Persons with Disabilities |
The City's Disabled Services Division maintains a resource directory to support persons with disabilities and their family members. To request to be added to the registry, please contact the Division to add your agency. This publication is also available in Braille or on tape upon request. The office can be reached at (904) 255-5466 (Voice) or (904) 255-5475 (TDD) and by email at disabledservices@coj.net.
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The Nonprofit Gateway Website provides easy, one-stop access to a wealth of information, tools, and resources your nonprofit needs for partnering with the City of Jacksonville. Click on the images/buttons below to access specific resources.
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About COJ Strategic Partnerships |
The Office of Strategic Partnerships, created by Mayor Lenny Curry, leads the mayoral priority of aligning the public, private and philanthropic sectors around common goals to create better outcomes for all Duval County residents. By strengthening the connection between the City of Jacksonville and cross-sector partners, our community will be better able to address complex community issues and leverage opportunities for Jacksonville's citizens.
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