Redmond Human Services Update, 2021

Nourishing Networks

In the Council Committee of the Whole - Safety/Human Services meeting of 3/16/2022, Program Manager Alaric Bien gave Council a 2021 summary of activities.  

• Total 2021 funding was $2.67 million.
• The regular general fund allocation was $1.4 million.
• $500,000 went to COVID 
• Bonus: "one time money" ($1,192,000) from taxes on heavy downtown construction was allocated to community nonprofits many of which support the homeless and behaviorally ill. If my math is right about $15 million one-time money remains this year.  
• 72 programs were managed through 47 community-based nonprofits.
• 9 programs for indigenous, black and other minorities.
• 84% of programs met target outcomes.

One-time money distribution in order of dollar amount:  

• $310k Together Center campus build-out
• $300k Hopelink
• $95k Youth Eastside
• $70k Congregations for the Homeless
• $50k Redmond Methodist Church "Food Box"
• $48k Friends of Youth
• $37k Youth Adult Shelter
• $32k Senior Center lunches
• $30k vaccine equity
• $28k ARCH (affordable housing)
• $26k IKRON (behavioral health)
• $9k NAMI (behavioral health)
• $8k Overlake Church, homeless car-camping services

For a complete listing of recipients go HERE

-- Bob Yoder, 3/16/2022