To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Accept donation of $1,000 from the Humboldt Ride to End AIDS Fundraising Event
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to accept a donation of $1,000 from the Humboldt Ride to End AIDS Fundraising Event to be deposited into the Humboldt County Public Health Small Grants Trust for HIV program-related expenses; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Adventures Edge teamed up with local cyclist, Melanie Williams, to host a benefit ride to end AIDS as part of a challenge to raise funds for AIDS LifeCycle 2024. The ride was 100 kilometers from Adventure’s Edge in Arcata to Loleta, stopping at the Jersey Scoop for a snack, and returning to Arcata. The fundraiser was a huge success, and in recognition of the local work done by the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health’s (“DHHS - Public Health”) North Coast AIDS Project (“NorCAP”), a portion of the proceeds were donated thereto.
NorCAP has been providing services, including, without limitation, case management, to connect people living with HIV to medical care and other supportive services since the 1980s. NorCAP expanded services in 2012 to include outreach to marginalized populations in the county at high risk for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases, many of whom also experience homelessness and substance use. The mobile vans travel throughout the county delivering health education services, providing linkages to care, HIV and HCV rapid testing, supplies that prevent overdose, hygiene, safety, and other harm reduction services. The program has most recently started offering care coordination services to people living with HCV, connecting them to medical care and other supportive services, and providing support to assist people in successfully completing treatment and achieving viral suppression beginning in 2019.
DHHS-Public Health wishes to thank everyone involved in the ride for their generous donations to support people living with HIV everywhere, especially in our local community.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
DHHS - Public Health Small Grants Trust (3908)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (3908) |
FY24-25 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$1,000 |
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Total Expenditures |
$1,000 |
|
Funding Sources (3908) |
FY24-25 |
|
Fees/Other |
$1,000 |
|
Total Funding Sources |
$1,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Acceptance of the donation from the Humboldt Ride to End AIDS Fundraising Event will allow DHHS-Public Health to have up to $1,000 of discretionary funds available to support clients with HIV-related expenses that are not eligible for other grant reimbursement. Funds will be held in DHHS - Public Health - Small Grants Trust budget unit 3908 in the amount of $1,000. Acceptance of the donation from the Humboldt Ride to End AIDS Fundraising Event will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Acceptance of the donation from the Humboldt Ride to End AIDS Fundraising Event will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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