City of Madison - File #: 15176

• File #: 15176
• Version: 1
• Name: Porchlight is requesting $4,000 in funds to implement two job training program that would accomplishes dual goals. Partnership in Transitional Opportunities (PTO) Program participants will be involved in learning janitorial, painting and light maintenanc
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Final
• File created: 6/22/2009
• In control: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE
• On agenda: 8/4/2009
• Final action: 3/31/2022
• Title: Porchlight is requesting $4,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to implement a training program that would accomplishes dual goals. Partnership in Transitional Opportunities (PTO) Program participants will be involved in learning janitorial, painting and light maintenance skills, while preparing vacant Single Room Only (SRO) units for new tenants. Request to receive funds in the form of a grant. The request is for approximately 18 months. It is estimated that the program will turn-over 5 vacant SRO units before 12/31/2009 and turn-over 10 vacant SRO units in the 2010 calendar year.
• Sponsors: Shiva Bidar

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/16/2009	1	COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE

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Porchlight is requesting $4,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to implement a training program that would accomplishes dual goals.  Partnership in Transitional Opportunities (PTO) Program participants will be involved in learning janitorial, painting and light maintenance skills, while preparing vacant Single Room Only (SRO) units for new tenants.  Request to receive funds in the form of a grant.

The request is for approximately 18 months.  It is estimated that the program will turn-over 5 vacant SRO units before 12/31/2009 and turn-over 10 vacant SRO units in the 2010 calendar year.