Ask AI
Opens the assistant with a question about this page. Answers come from the AI, not this site.
ChatGPTClaudePerplexity· Related development
Parks Board recommends four nonprofits for the $600,000 in ARPA senior-services funds
The Parks and Recreation Department ran the Request for Applications for the $600,000 the council had designated from ARPA funds for programs serving residents 50 and older; it was publicized August 3, 2022 with applications due September 29. Three board members and two Finance staff evaluated the applications, and on December 7 the board voted to send the council recommendations to fund Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle, Family Care Foundation and United Way in full and Wesley Community Center in part.[1][2]
What the sources say
- ✓ Verified
The August 10, 2022 minutes record that "The Amarillo City Council has designated $600,000 to eligible services and programs that will serve senior citizens," that Parks would facilitate a Request for Applications from nonprofits serving people 50 and older, publicized August 3, 2022, with applications due September 29, 2022, and that the Parks Board would preapprove applications before they went to the council. [1]
- ✓ Verified
The December 7, 2022 minutes (RFA #02-22) record that applicants had to be 501(c)(3) organizations, that "Federal Standards state funding needs to be obligated no later than June 30th, 2024," that applications "were independently evaluated by 3 board members and 2 members of finance," and that funding for four applicants was recommended: Catholic Charities of Tx. Panhandle (full), Family Care Foundation (full), United Way (rental assistance, full) and Wesley Community Center (partial). A motion to send the recommendations to the council was made and seconded; the minutes do not record a vote count. [2]
